Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Thursday that a general election will be held on March 24th, 2026.
Addressing parliament, she said she had formally asked King Frederik X to dissolve the Folketing and call the vote.
“Whether I will continue to be your prime minister depends on how strong a mandate you give the Social Democrats,” Frederiksen told lawmakers, confirming the election date. Under Denmark’s constitutional framework, the vote had to take place before October 31st, four years after the last general election.
Frederiksen took the opportunity to present the outlines of her election platform, which included a reform of the retirement age and the introduction of a wealth tax. She also stressed that security and defence would remain at the centre of Danish politics.
“Security policy is and will remain the very foundation of Danish politics for many, many years to come,” she stated, adding that over the next four years Denmark will have to “stand on our own feet.”
Frederiksen declared that relations with the United States would have to be redefined, noting that Denmark and Greenland are currently holding talks with the United States about the future of Greenland.
