Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is facing an uphill battle to remain in office after preliminary results showed her Social Democrats were on track for a poor showing in the country’s national election Tuesday.
With nearly all votes counted, the centre-left Social Democrats have won 22 per cent of the popular vote, a drop of five points from the last election, in 2022. The party was project...
The election in Denmark provides a case study in the interplay between domestic and international issues, and the challenges facing leaders in navigating complex political landscapes. The Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, had hoped to ride the wave of her increased international stature gained from standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland. However, this strategy was largely overshadowed by domestic concerns such as the cost of living and welfare. Meanwhi...