Summary
Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, announced a parliamentary election on March 24. This decision follows increased support for her firm stance against President Trump's interest in Greenland. The election will decide Denmark's parliament members for the next term.
Key Facts
- Denmark will hold a parliamentary election on March 24.
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the election date.
- The election will decide the members of Denmark's parliament, the Folketing.
- The Folketing has 179 seats: 175 for Denmark, 2 for Greenland, and 2 for the Faroe Islands.
- Elections in Denmark occur every four years, but the prime minister can call one earlier.
- Frederiksen leads a coalition government with the Liberal Party and Moderates.
- She has increased her support in Denmark by opposing Trump's Greenland interests.
