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Denmarks snap parliamentary elections on Tuesday could see a shift in power, with the left-leaning red bloc and right-leaning blue bloc neck and neck. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksens Social Democrats, who gained popularity after defying U.S. President Donald Trumps Greenland takeover threats, propose a wealth tax, restoring a national holiday, improving water quality, enhancing animal welfare, considering nuclear power, increasing defense spending, and tightening immigration. However, her top rival, Troels Lund Poulsen, warns the tax could drive away the rich and harm businesses. The centrist Moderates, led by former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, could tip the scales, as their current coalition with Frederiksens group and Venstre seems headed for a split. A drug admission by Liberal Alliance head Alex Vanopslagh has rocked the right side, with many voters now doubting his leadership fit. The two seats each from Greenland and the Faroe Islands might swing things, especially against far-right partners. Polls open at eight a.m. and shut at eight p.m., with exit results soon after but a final call possibly dragging into Wednesday amid the tight margins. Expect weeks of talks to build the next coalition government, likely fragile and needing constant deal-making to stay in power.

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