Danish Parties Hope for Government Within a Week

Martin Lidegaard, the leader of the Social Liberals (De Radikale), expressed optimism that a new Danish government could be established within the week, ideally before June 5, which is Constitution Day. Lidegaard's comments came as coalition talks resumed on Friday at Marienborg, the prime minister's official residence.

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We are certainly hoping that a new government is in place before Constitution Day.

The ongoing negotiations involve the Social Democrats, SF, the Moderates, and the Social Liberals. These four parties are working towards forming a center-left government. The discussions, which extended past midnight on Thursday, are focused on finalizing a potential government platform. Lidegaard indicated that progress is being made daily, suggesting the end of the protracted negotiation period is in sight.

Collectively, the four parties hold 82 seats in parliament, which would result in a minority government. They plan to seek parliamentary support from the Red-Green Alliance and the Alternative. Lidegaard has been the most vocal among the negotiating parties, often providing brief statements to the press.

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It is being worked on, at least. We feel that we are making progress every day. So we hope we are seeing an end to it eventually.

Moderates' Jakob Engel-Schmidt also offered a brief comment, stating, "I have nothing more to say than that we look forward to negotiating." The political maneuvering follows a general election on March 24, over nine weeks ago, which failed to produce a clear majority for either the left or right bloc. The Moderates emerged as a kingmaker, holding the decisive seats.

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I have nothing more to say than that we look forward to negotiating.