Despite 45 days having passed since the general election held on March 24 in Denmark, negotiations over the formation of a new government are still ongoing.
According to Danish broadcaster DR, no agreement has been reached during the 45 days in which Social Democrats leader and current Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been leading coalition talks as the designated “negotiator.”
It was reported that the Danish Royal House has appointed Troels Lund Poulsen, leader of the Danish Liberal Party (Venstre) and current Defense Minister, as the new “negotiator,” with expectations that a new government will be formed as soon as possible.
In a post shared on his social media account, Poulsen stated that he would begin negotiations on Monday, saying, “It is a difficult task, but I am also looking forward to the work. Everyone must be prepared to adapt to one another and be ready for mutual compromise.”
In Denmark, which has a population of approximately 6 million, registered voters went to the polls on March 24 to elect members of the 179-seat parliament. Twelve parties participated in the election, while the public also elected two representatives each from Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
According to the election results, the Social Democrats won 84 seats, the Danish Liberal Party secured 77 seats, and the Moderaterne (Moderates) Party gained 14 seats.