Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has presented her new cabinet, which notably includes more women than men for the first time in the country's history. This new government was formed after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March. The minority government comprises Frederiksen's Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, the Radikale Venstre, and the Moderates. Of the 21 ministers appointed, eleven are women. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates, will serve as the foreign minister.

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.

Mette Frederiksen, leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party, will form a centre-left coalition minority government, securing her a third term as prime minister. This comes after months of negotiations following an inconclusive general election in March. The coalition will include the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, Radikale Venstre, and the Moderates. Frederiksen informed King Frederik X of the agreement, and the new cabinet is expected to be presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Despite winning the most votes, the Social Democrats' performance was their weakest since 1903, falling short of a majority.