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Denmark Braces for Russian Interference in Upcoming Elections

2/28/2026

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Denmark's intelligence service warned on February 27 that foreign interference, especially Russia, could target the March 24 general election.
Mette Frederiksen linked the threat to Denmark's Ukraine support and U.S. interests in Greenland, noting her stance boosted her popularity.
The PET and FE intelligence agencies warned that disinformation and cyberattacks could disrupt the election.
Polls project the Social Democrat party at 21% of the vote, down from the last election.

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Denmark's intelligence service warned on February 27 that foreign interference, especially Russia, could target the March 24 general election.
Mette Frederiksen linked the threat to Denmark's Ukraine support and U.S. interests in Greenland, noting her stance boosted her popularity.
The PET and FE intelligence agencies warned that disinformation and cyberattacks could disrupt the election.
Polls project the Social Democrat party at 21% of the vote, down from the last election.