Mette Frederiksen Forms Centre-Left Minority Coalition for Third Term

Mette Frederiksen agreed on Monday to form a centre-left minority coalition government, securing her third consecutive term as prime minister. The new government unites four parties that together hold a slim parliamentary majority. Frederiksen, leader of the Social Democratic Party, announced the deal after meeting King Frederik X aboard the royal yacht Dannebrog.

The coalition includes the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, Radikale Venstre and the 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. Amalienborg is the official residence of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen.

Frederiksen said she would present the new cabinet on Wednesday. She told reporters the agreement followed long and fraught negotiations after the inconclusive March election. Twelve parties won seats in that vote.

9 percent of the vote and 38 seats, a loss of 12 seats and the party's weakest result since 1903. Ninety seats are required for a majority in the Danish parliament. 1 percent, its worst showing in more than a century.

The Green Left SF finished ahead of Venstre. The far-right Danish People's Party more than tripled its support to nine percent. Denmark spent 69 days without a new government, public broadcaster DR reported.

Frederiksen wrote on Instagram late Monday that the coalition would focus on policies benefiting people in Denmark, future generations and animals. The formation occurs amid tensions with the United States over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen will also address domestic issues including the cost of living, the economy and welfare.