Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has resigned following the 2026 general election, after her Social Democratic Party failed to secure a governing majority. Although her party remains the largest in parliament, winning 38 of 179 seats, the broader left-leaning bloc secured only 84—falling short of the 90 needed to govern. The result has produced a hung parliament, leaving both left- and right-leaning blocs unable to form a government immediately.
The Danish People’s Party made significant gains, highlighting growing voter support for stricter immigration and nationalist policies. However, the right-wing bloc still lacks a majority. Frederiksen’s tenure was also marked by a high-profile clash with former US President Donald Trump over Greenland, which she firmly rejected, insisting the territory was “not for sale.”
While she has stepped down, Frederiksen could return to power if coalition negotiations succeed in the coming weeks, keeping Denmark’s political future uncertain.