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Frederiksen Returns with Leftward Shift
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Mette Frederiksen returns as Denmark’s prime minister, leading a bold new center-left coalition after a bruising election loss fueled by soaring living costs. Though her Social Democrats slipped in seats, they remain the largest party — and Frederiksen, now 48, pulled off a delicate alliance with the Social Liberals, Left Greens, Moderates, and far-left Red-Green Alliance. Her government’s platform promises sweeping priorities for citizens, future generations, and even animals — a major campaign theme. Immediate challenges include high-stakes diplomacy over Greenland and bolstering Denmark’s military amid European tensions. This marks a clear leftward shift for Frederiksen, who previously led a more fractured coalition — and the full agenda, including new ministers, is set to drop soon.
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