Denmark’s government formally resigned on Wednesday morning following a fragmented election result that has left the country facing complex coalition talks.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen submitted her resignation to King Frederik X after her Social Democrats once again emerged as the largest party with 21.9% of the vote—despite recording their worst result in more than a century.
After presenting the outcome, Frederiksen recommended that all parties elected to parliament be consulted on the formation of a new government. Party leaders are due to meet at Amalienborg Palace from 1.00 p.m. to begin discussions on possible coalitions.
The election left no bloc with a governing majority. Left-leaning parties secured 84 seats in the 179-seat Folketing, compared to 77 for the right-wing opposition.
Meanwhile, the Danish People’s Party emerged as the biggest winner of the night, gaining 11 seats and significantly strengthening its position in parliament.
