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Frederiksen Poised for Third Term Amid Rising Approval

3/24/2026

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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Danish head of government, is expected to win a third term.
Her stance against Greenland acquisition proposal linked to former President Donald Trump has boosted her approval ratings.
About 4.3 million voters are registered, and polls opened at 8 a.m.
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen of Venstre is Frederiksen's main opponent, though concerns over social program cuts and rising living costs could yield weakest performance.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Danish head of government, is expected to win a third term.
Her stance against Greenland acquisition proposal linked to former President Donald Trump has boosted her approval ratings.
About 4.3 million voters are registered, and polls opened at 8 a.m.
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen of Venstre is Frederiksen's main opponent, though concerns over social program cuts and rising living costs could yield weakest performance.