Mette Frederiksen forms center-left government in Denmark with four parties

After nearly ten weeks of negotiations following the general election, Denmark has a new government. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced Monday evening that she will lead a coalition government composed of the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party (SF), the Moderates, and the Radical Left.

Frederiksen made the announcement in front of the royal yacht "Dannebrog" in Odense, where the royal couple is currently staying. "I have announced that a government can be formed after long negotiations," Frederiksen stated to the press. The new government's platform is expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, followed by the presentation of the new ministers on Wednesday.

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

"It is a government platform that is good for the people in Denmark, the coming generations – and also for the animals," Frederiksen added, according to a press release from the royal house. The royal house also confirmed that the King is expected to receive the new government at Amalienborg on Wednesday morning.

The new government is supported by a majority in the Folketing (parliament). However, the exact parliamentary basis is not specified. The four coalition parties collectively hold 82 seats. To secure a stable majority, they will likely need support from other parties, such as the Red-Green Alliance, which holds 11 seats and was the last party to participate in negotiations on Monday evening. Mette Frederiksen departed the negotiation venue shortly before her party's delegation left.

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It is a government platform that is good for the people in Denmark, the coming generations – and also for the animals.