Danish Social Democrat leader Mette Frederiksen said on the 1st of June that she had agreed to form a center-left coalition government, Reuters reported.
The minority cabinet would allow Frederiksen to lead the government for a third consecutive term, ending three months of uncertainty following elections in March, when 12 parties won seats in parliament. Frederiksen told reporters she had met with the king and received word that a government could be formed after lengthy negotiations.
Her centrist coalition lost its majority in the March election, while the Social Democrats retained their position as the largest parliamentary group with 38 of the 179 seats. The Social Democrats previously held 50 seats in the Danish parliament. After two months of stalemate, during which the Social Democrats and the right-wing Liberal Party fought for the opportunity to form a government,
Frederiksen managed to gain the necessary support from the parties elected to parliament.
The politician said that this is a government platform for the people of Denmark, for future generations and also for animals. Animal welfare was one of the important topics in the pre-election campaign. The government’s priorities will be outlined on the 2nd of June, while Frederiksen will name ministers on the 3rd of June.
Among the tasks that must be started immediately are diplomatic talks on Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex. Also in the spotlight is the strengthening of the Danish army, taking into account the security situation in Europe and the threat posed by Russia.
The new government marks Frederiksen’s tilt towards the left wing.
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