Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By JAMES BROOKS and KIRSTEN GRIESHABERFebruary 26, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced a parliamentary election to be held on March 24, 2026. The election will determine the composition of the 179-seat Folketing, Denmark's parliament. Frederiksen cited the need for voters to decide the country's direction for the next four years. The early election comes after a period of political tension stemming from a standoff with the U.S. over Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen's handling of the Greenland situation is expected to be a key factor influencing voters.

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