Denmark election dominated by domestic issues followed by Greenland crisis
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Danish PM Mette Frederiksen seeks third term as voters weigh Greenland crisis against domestic costs.
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Danish voters went to the polls on March 24 in a parliamentary election that could deliver Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third consecutive term. Frederiksen's firm stance against Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland has boosted her political standing domestically, positioning her as a defender of Danish sovereignty. However, her government faces headwinds from cost-of-living pressures that could erode voter support and complicate her path to reelection. The outcome will determine whether Denmark's center-left bloc retains power or whether opposition parties gain ground on economic grievances. The election reflects how foreign policy confrontation and domestic hardship are both shaping voters' choices in the Nordic nation.
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