What Issues Could Decide the 2026 Election in Denmark?

Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen starts new elections surprisingly early. What are the reasons behind this?

Jyllands-Posten

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A grim Lars Løkke Rasmussen in front of Christiansborg. A cryptic Facebook post. A laughing Mette Frederiksen, aware that everyone was watching. It happened minute by minute as the prime minister called a general election.

Politiken

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On Thursday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen took to the podium in the Folketing Hall to call for elections.

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Five spot-on shots from Ekstra Bladet's chief photographer at Christiansborg: Mette Frederiksen called an election a little earlier than expected and deceived many. Others had smelled the fuse

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Analysis: Mette Frederiksen in a risky move The Social Democrats are not ready for elections by normal logic. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) chose on Thursday to call a general election