Denmark to elect new parliament in vote clouded by Trump
By Stine Jacobsen
Published on March 20, 2026.
Denmark's election is set to take place on March 10, 2026, with incumbent Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term. However, her grand coalition government, which bridges the left-right divide in over 40 years, is projected to lose its parliamentary majority. Frederikson's proposal to reintroduce a wealth tax to fund investments in education and welfare is seen as a signal of a leftward shift. Despite this, she remains the favourite to form the next government. The outcome of the election is uncertain due to a lack of clear majorities in either the left or the right bloc.
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