Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a parliamentary election for March 24, 2026, months earlier than required, in the midst of rising tensions with the United States over its pressure and threats regarding Greenland.
The move comes as Frederiksen’s strong stance defending Danish sovereignty, especially over Greenland, has boosted her popularity ahead of the vote.
The election will determine who holds the 179 seats in the Folketing and shape Denmark’s direction on foreign policy and domestic issues.
Russian Strikes Kill 22 Hours Before Putin’s “Truce”
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 22 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, just hours before Vladimir Putin’s unilateral two-day Victory Day “ceasefire” was
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