Denmark Agrees on New Government After Election Deadlock

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Copenhagen: Denmark is set to get a new centre-left coalition government after weeks of negotiations following March's inconclusive election.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen secured a third term after her Social Democratic Party reached an agreement with allied parties to form a minority government, ending nearly 10 weeks of political uncertainty.

The new administration will face challenges including rising living costs, economic concerns, welfare issues and environmental debates. It will also have to address international attention surrounding Greenland, the self-governing Danish territory that has drawn interest from the United States.

The election produced a fragmented parliament, with major traditional parties suffering losses while smaller and far-right parties gained support, reflecting shifts in Denmark's political landscape.

Frederiksen's party secured 21.9 percent of the vote and won 38 seats in parliament, losing 12 seats from the previous election and falling far short of the 90 seats required for a majority. The election also saw significant setbacks for the centre-right Liberal Party Venstre, which recorded its worst result in more than 100 years.

Meanwhile, the far-right Danish People's Party made strong gains, more than tripling its support to around nine percent of the vote, reflecting a shifting political landscape in Denmark.