February 27, 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a snap election on 24 March. According to Danish law, the next parliamentary election was due before 31 October. The current government coalition, consisting of PM Frederiksen’s Social Democrats, the Liberal Party, and the Moderates, witnessed a drop in popularity due to rising living costs and pressures on welfare services. However, over the last few months, there has been a surge in support for PM Frederiksen due to her stance against pressure by the United States over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. An early election is seen as a move by PM Frederiksen to capitalize on the increased popularity.