Denmark's Early Election: Frederiksen Seeks Third Term

0:00It's March 24, I'm Cory with the story. This is Global News, driven by AI and built for a global audience. Denmark's voters are heading to the polls in an early general election, called by Prime Minister Mette Fredrickson. The 48-year-old leader hopes to win a third term for her center-left social Democrat party. Her decision to hold the vote several months ahead of schedule comes after a popularity boost from standing firm against pressure from former U.S. president Donald Trump over Greenland. That Greenland issue had gripped attention earlier this year when Trump pushed for U.S. control of the Arctic Island. Fredrickson warned to kid in NATO ties, drawing criticism from European allies. Tensions have eased since then, with the U.S. now joining Denmark and Greenland in talks on Arctic security. Meanwhile, her main challenges are two center-right figures. Trails' lung pulsing of the Liberal Party serves as defense minister in her current coalition. Alex Venovslog, from the Liberal Alliance recently admitted past cocaine use, which

1:01might hurt his bid. The anti-immigration Danish People's Party also seems poised for a comeback after a poor showing in 2022. Under Denmark's proportional representation system, no party is expected to take a majority in the 179-seat parliament. Coalitions will likely form between the leftist red block or right-wing blue block, possibly after long talks. Fredrickson's outgoing government was the first in decades to bridge those divides. More than 4.3 million people can vote for the four-year term in Copenhagen's Folketing. With broad agreement on Greenland's sideline from the campaign, watch for negotiations to shape the next leadership soon.