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Denmark votes in close election after Trump's Greenland bid

Mar 24th 2026 · Denmark

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is favored in a tight race focused on cost of living, immigration and the environment, while Greenland and the Faroe Islands could tip the balance.

  • Opinion polls give the centre-left a slight lead but neither bloc is expected to win a parliamentary majority.
  • Mette Frederiksen is widely seen as the likely next prime minister.
  • Campaign issues have centered on cost of living, immigration and environmental concerns rather than the Greenland row.
  • The four seats from Greenland and the Faroe Islands could decide a very close result.
  • Interest in Greenland has increased after US President Donald Trump sought to acquire the island, fueling local independence debate.

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