Denmark's new government coalition to be presented Tuesday after record talks

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced Tuesday that a new government coalition has been formed, ending a period of record-long negotiations following the general election. The coalition comprises the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, the Moderates, and the Social Liberals. These parties collectively hold 82 seats in the Danish parliament.

The government's policy platform is set to be unveiled at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The new government and its ministers will be officially presented on Wednesday. Mette Frederiksen, who has served as prime minister since 2019, will continue in the role.

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I have announced that a government can be formed after long negotiations.

Frederiksen met with King Frederik on Monday evening to inform him of the successful formation of the government. "I have announced that a government can be formed after long negotiations," Frederiksen told the press. She added, "It is a government basis that is good for the people in Denmark, the generations to come – and also for the animals."

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It is a government basis that is good for the people in Denmark, the generations to come – and also for the animals.

The coalition parties, with their combined 82 seats, will require support from other parties to ensure a majority. The Enhedslisten (Red-Green Alliance), with 11 seats, has indicated it will serve as a parliamentary supporter. "We will be a free and independent parliamentary basis, which will also be able to vote against things we disagree with. But the overall direction is something we agree on, and we have achieved significant political impact," said Peder Hvelplund, the Enhedslisten's group leader. The Alternative party, with five seats, is also expected to be part of the government's parliamentary support.

The government's policy document, presented ten weeks after the election, marks the end of the longest government formation period in Danish history. The new administration's ministers are expected to be revealed on Wednesday.

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We will be a free and independent parliamentary basis, which will also be able to vote against things we disagree with. But the overall direction is something we agree on, and we have achieved significant political impact.