Mette Frederiksen

Mette Frederiksen is the Prime Minister of Denmark and leader of the Social Democratic Party. Despite her party winning the recent legislative elections, the victory was described as "bittersweet" as they achieved their worst result since 1903 and failed to secure an outright majority. Frederiksen has been tasked by King Frederik X to form a new government, facing complex coalition negotiations. Her party's previous success was partly attributed to a tough stance on migration, a policy that may have contributed to their recent electoral decline. Frederiksen had also promised to consider reintroducing a wealth tax, a proposal that has raised concerns among wealthy Danes. The political landscape in Denmark is described as uncertain, with centrist parties potentially playing a kingmaker role in the formation of the next government.