Denmark’s prime minister secures third term after marathon talks

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-02 · 04:41 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Social Democratic leader, has secured a third consecutive term as prime minister. She announced on Monday that she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government following months of negotiations after a March election. This new minority cabinet will allow Frederiksen to maintain her position in power. The agreement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of Greenland, which has also been a point of contention in ties with US President Donald Trump. Frederiksen informed reporters that she had met with the King to announce the formation of the government.

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Frederiksen announced the government formation after meeting with the King.

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The negotiations followed a March election where 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament.

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The deal forms a minority cabinet, giving Frederiksen a third consecutive term as prime minister.

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Denmark's Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government.

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The political situation is amid a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

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Denmark’s Social Democratic leader ⁠Mette Frederiksen said on Monday ⁠she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland.The deal to form a minority cabinet gives Frederiksen a third ‌consecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty after a March election in which 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament.“I have been to see His Majesty the King and announced that a government can be formed after long negotiations,” Frederiksen told reporters.

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