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Frederiksen’s Social Democrats Win, But Miss Majority

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen led the Social Democrats to victory in Tuesday’s parliamentary election, but the party slumped to its weakest result since 1903 with just 21.9% of the vote. Her left-wing “red bloc” secured 84 seats—short of the 90 needed for a majority—leaving coalition talks essential for forming a government. Frederiksen expressed pride in her party’s continued popularity despite the disappointing outcome.

The election saw significant losses for the traditional right as well, with the Liberals falling to 10.1%, behind the Green Left SF. With twelve parties on the ballot, the balance of power now rests with the centrist Moderates, holding 14 seats, whose leader, former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, could act as kingmaker. Rasmussen indicated openness to forming a cross-center government, while the Liberals urged him to align with the right bloc.

Frederiksen’s gamble to call early elections, boosted by her handling of US President Donald Trump’s Greenland controversy, did not translate into the expected majority. Domestic issues, including the cost of living, economic stability, welfare, and environmental concerns like pesticide levels in drinking water, dominated voter priorities, signaling a more complex path ahead for Denmark’s next government.

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Liberal and Populist Parties Neck-and-Neck in Slovenia’s Parliamentary Election

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Slovenia’s parliamentary election has resulted in a tight race between the liberal Freedom Movement (GS) led by Prime Minister Robert Golob and the right-leaning Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) headed by Janez Janša. Preliminary results show both camps nearly tied, with GS securing 29 seats and SDS close behind with 28 in the 90-seat parliament. Neither side appears likely to reach the 46 seats required for a majority, making smaller parties crucial in forming the next government.

With most votes counted, Golob’s bloc could gather around 40 seats with its partners, while Janša’s alliance may reach about 43. Golob told supporters that the mandate would be used to work toward a better future for citizens, while Janša questioned the vote counting process and warned he might push for a recount, claiming discrepancies in tens of thousands of votes.

Political analysts expect lengthy coalition negotiations as parties attempt to form a stable government. The outcome will shape Slovenia’s political direction, with Golob advocating liberal reforms and closer alignment with European policies, while Janša has promoted tax cuts for businesses and changes to spending on NGOs, welfare and media.

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