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Denmark's Frederiksen Tasked with Forming New Government After Inconclusive Election
Danish King Frederik X tasked outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen with attempting to form a new coalition government after an election in which neither the left nor right bloc secured a parliamentary majority. Frederiksen stressed the urgency of forming a stable government quickly, saying 'the world is not waiting,' amid pressing NATO and European security concerns.
Key Facts
- 1Denmark's king asked outgoing PM Mette Frederiksen to attempt to form a new majority government with her Social Democrats and left-wing parties
- 2Frederiksen confirmed she has submitted her government's resignation, as the outgoing three-party coalition lacked sufficient mandates
- 3Neither the left nor right blocs won a parliamentary majority in the election
- 4Frederiksen stressed urgency, saying 'the world is not waiting'
Coverage
Covered by The Guardian from a UK/European perspective, with significant implications for European politics and NATO-related security commitments.