Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations

Months since Denmark's general election, acting prime minister Mette Frederiksen, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, will form a centre-left coalition minority government.

Twelve parties won seats in March's inconclusive election. The Social Democrats won the most votes but saw their weakest performance since 1903.

Speaking to reporters after meeting King Frederik X, Frederiksen said the deal was reached following long and fraught negotiations, adding that she would present the new cabinet on Wednesday.

The deal gives her a third term as prime minister at a time when US President Donald Trump has said he wants to take over Greenland, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark.

With 21.9% of the vote, Frederiksen's party won just 38 seats in the March election – losing 12 and falling well short of the 90 needed to form a majority.

The coalition will consist of Frederiksen's Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, the centre-left Radikale Venstre and the centrist Moderates, according to a statement from the palace.

"His Majesty the King is expected to receive the new government at Amalienborg on Wednesday 3 June 2026 in the morning," the statement said. Amalienborg is the official residence of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen.

Frederiksen informed the King while he was on board the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, the family's residence when they are on summer cruises or official visits overseas.