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Denmark's Government Stalemate Persists, Straining Trump-Greenland Ties

4/25/2026

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Negotiations to form Denmark’s government remain deadlocked a month after the March 24 election, straining ties with President Donald Trump’s administration over Greenland.
Caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leads talks among 12 parties without a majority, while the Social Democrats hold 38 of 179 seats.
The Moderates and Liberals refuse to rely on far-left parties after the centrist coalition lost its majority in the March 24 election amid a cost-of-living crisis protest.

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Negotiations to form Denmark’s government remain deadlocked a month after the March 24 election, straining ties with President Donald Trump’s administration over Greenland.
Caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leads talks among 12 parties without a majority, while the Social Democrats hold 38 of 179 seats.
The Moderates and Liberals refuse to rely on far-left parties after the centrist coalition lost its majority in the March 24 election amid a cost-of-living crisis protest.