Parliamentary Elections in Denmark
by
Christine Leuchtenmüller, Jacqueline Kossmann, Charlotte Storch
Setting the Course for the Country’s Future Direction
On March 24, 2026, the Danish people elected their new parliament: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s ruling Social Democrats suffered a historic defeat but remained the largest party, securing just under 22 percent of the votes cast. This means the mandate to form a coalition lies with Frederiksen. Approximately 4.3 million Danes were eligible to vote. According to the Danish Election Authority on Tuesday evening, voter turnout was 84 percent. During the campaign, domestic and social policy issues were the subject of heated debate, while there was broad consensus on topics such as defense and stricter immigration rules.
