Frederiksen's Coalition Talks: Can She Bridge Divides?

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to Global News today, AI-powered Global Coverage. Denmark's Prime Minister, Met Frederiksen, and her social Democrats kicked off coalition talks on Friday to hold on to power after a tough election. Loss earlier this week. Her party took a big hit, grabbing just 38 seats in the 179-C Parliament. It's worse showing since 1903, though it still leads as the largest group. Her left-leaning block edged out the right with 84 seats to their 77, but both fall short of the 90 needed for a majority. Frederiksen handed in her resignation to the king on Wednesday, once her centrist coalition crumbled and could no longer rule. Voters seemed fed up after her seven years in office, hit hard by rising living costs, even as many praised her firm stand against former U.S. President Donald Trump's Greenland threats. Public reaction points to widespread frustration over everyday expenses driving the shift, with Danes ready for change despite her long tenure.

1:01The 12-party parliament means building bridges across deep divides, forcing some groups to soften campaign pledges just to get deals done. Talks hinge on tricky issues like her push for a wealth tax on the richest Danes, which center right parties hate and limits on pesticides that have. Farmers up in arms. She already has backing from the social liberals and left greens, but needs more from moderates or others to lock in support. These negotiations could reshape Denmark's government in the coming days, testing Frederiksen's skill at forging unity from a fragmented vote.