Despite losses, the Danish Social Democrats are most likely the strongest power | EUROtoday

As of: March 24, 2026 • 10:36 p.m

According to preliminary projections, Prime Minister Frederiksen’s earlier alliance missed an absolute majority. It remains to be unclear whether or not and the way Frederiksen can govern for a 3rd time period.

According to preliminary projections, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats obtained probably the most votes within the parliamentary elections in Denmark – albeit with vital losses. The social gathering is heading for its worst outcome because the Second World War. After 75 p.c of the votes have been counted, the social gathering slipped to 22 p.c (2022: 27.6 p.c).

It is subsequently not but sure whether or not Frederiksen will be capable of govern the nation for a 3rd time period: after round three quarters of the votes have been counted, an unclear majority emerged. The three earlier authorities events – the Social Democrats, the right-wing liberal Venstre and the Moderaterne social gathering of Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen – are actually effectively away from a majority.

But a basic left-green alliance would even be depending on the help of one other social gathering, within the most definitely case the Moderate Party, which is situated within the political middle.

Neither the left nor the proper alliance has a majority

According to DR’s projections, the left-wing alliance will win 83 of 179 seats in parliament. A right-wing alliance subsequently has 78 seats. 90 seats can be required for a majority.

The election ends in Greenland and the Faroe Islands may play an necessary function. Two representatives are elected in every of the 2 autonomous areas. Given the shut end result, they may in the end determine who governs Denmark sooner or later.

Around 4.3 million Danes have been referred to as upon to solid their vote. A preliminary outcome may very well be identified throughout election night time.

With data from Jana Sinram, ARD Studio Stockholm.