Denmark vote leaves no clear majority
Denmark’s general election has delivered a fragmented outcome, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her Social Democrats securing the largest share of votes but suffering their weakest result in more than a century. The party won 21.9% of the vote, maintaining its position as the country’s leading political force. However, the broader left-leaning “red bloc” failed to secure the 90 seats required for a parliamentary majority, despite narrowly leading with 84 seats compared to 77 for the right-wing “blue bloc”. The result marks a significant setback for the Social Democrats, who have governed since 2019. Addressing supporters, Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the disappointing outcome but emphasized that her party remains the most popular in Denmark. On the opposition side, the Liberal Party also recorded historically low support, finishing with just over 10% of the vote and falling behind the Socialist People’s […]