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Denmark's 2025 Election: Wealth Tax and Security Focus

3/23/2026

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Denmark will hold a general election on March 24, 2025, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen aiming for a third term amid declining support for her Social Democrats party.
The campaign emphasizes domestic issues, including a proposed wealth tax on personal assets exceeding 25 million kroner to fund welfare reforms.
The outgoing coalition recently passed a “food cheque” proposal to help citizens cope with rising living costs.
Voter priorities include defense and security policy, with 23% considering it crucial, while only 8.8% prioritize refugee policy.

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Denmark will hold a general election on March 24, 2025, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen aiming for a third term amid declining support for her Social Democrats party.
The campaign emphasizes domestic issues, including a proposed wealth tax on personal assets exceeding 25 million kroner to fund welfare reforms.
The outgoing coalition recently passed a “food cheque” proposal to help citizens cope with rising living costs.
Voter priorities include defense and security policy, with 23% considering it crucial, while only 8.8% prioritize refugee policy.