The preliminary results of the early parliamentary elections held in Denmark on March 24 were announced. The Social Democratic Party (DSDP) led by the current Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen once again took first place, winning a significant share of the vote.
In the mainland, the Social Democrats managed to win 21.9 percent of the vote. The list of other leading parties is as follows: Socialist People’s Party: 11.5%, Venstre (Liberal Party): 10.3%, Liberal Alliance: 9.4%, Danish People’s Party: 9.2%.
Mette Frederiksen, who has been at the helm of the Danish government for the past seven years, campaigned under the slogan “A Prime Minister You Can Trust.” According to international observers, Frederiksen’s strong defense of Greenland’s autonomy and national interests in the international arena has further enhanced her reputation.
In her speeches, the Prime Minister promised to further improve education and social security, as well as to maintain consistent discipline in immigration policy.
No party has won an absolute majority in Denmark’s 179-seat unicameral parliament, the Folketing. This means that political negotiations will begin to form a new coalition government, in line with the country’s multi-party democratic traditions.
