Denmark's prolonged political crisis has come to an end. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has officially announced the formation of a new left-center coalition government. This decision brings an end to months of uncertainty following the March parliamentary elections, which saw 12 parties participate.
According to Reuters, Frederiksen has already visited the King of Denmark to report the conclusion of lengthy negotiations. The 48-year-old leader of the Social Democrats has secured her third consecutive term as head of government by gathering the necessary support in parliament.
Shifting Gears: From Coalition to Left-Center
The new government will be a minority government. It will consist of the Social Democrats, the Social Liberals, the Left-Green party, and centrists from the Moderates party. To ensure stability and a parliamentary majority, the coalition will rely on the support of the far-left Red-Green Alliance, although it may seek support from other factions in specific votes.
Experts note that this move marks a political shift to the left for Frederiksen. Over the past four years, she led a unique coalition uniting left and right forces: the Social Democrats, the Moderates, and the Liberals. Now, the country's course is changing.
"This is a government platform for the people living in Denmark, for future generations, and also for animals," the Prime Minister emphasized in her address to journalists.
The Path to Power: Failure of the Alternative
Forming the government took more than two months. During this period, both the Social Democrats and the right-wing Liberals fought for the right to lead the cabinet. Frederiksen's chance arose after negotiations with the right-center forces led by Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen failed.
In early May, the leader of the right-wing Liberal Party, Poulsen, received a mandate to explore options for forming a government when Frederiksen's previous attempts to create a coalition were unsuccessful. A key factor was the position of the Moderates party, which withdrew from negotiations with the right.
According to the plan, the common priorities of the new administration will be presented on Tuesday, and official ministerial appointments will take place on Wednesday.