Denmark rushing to hold early elections because of Trump
Photo: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Getty Images)
The diplomatic crisis surrounding Greenland has led to the calling of early elections in Denmark. The vote will take place on March 24 — seven months earlier than originally scheduled, this was announced by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a speech in parliament, according to Bloomberg.
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Reasons for the early elections
According to the Prime Minister, the decision to hold elections came after US President Donald Trump once again expressed claims on Greenland’s Arctic territory in early January.
This sparked a diplomatic crisis but at the same time united Danish society around Frederiksen, highlighting her image as a resilient leader.
According to Voxmeter polls, support for the Social Democrats rose to 22.1% compared to 18% before the crisis.
The Prime Minister explained that the country is entering a phase of complex challenges that require a renewed mandate of trust.
"It will be a decisive election, because in the next four years, we as Danes, and we as Europeans, will truly have to stand on our own," Frederiksen emphasized.
Priorities and preparation for the vote
The government has already begun active preparations for the elections, introducing a range of social measures — food grants to offset inflation, stricter migration policies, and reforms to the school system.
According to the Prime Minister, Denmark must focus on strengthening its own security and sovereignty within the EU.
"We must define our relationship with the US. We must rearm to secure peace on our continent. We must hold Europe together, and we must safeguard the future of the Kingdom of Denmark," she added.
Although the Greenland conflict remains unresolved, Frederiksen assured that the government will keep the situation under control even during the election campaign.
Greenland dispute
Diplomatic tensions between the countries escalated after Donald Trump officially confirmed US interest in purchasing the world’s largest island.
In Denmark, such pressure was called completely unacceptable, with officials emphasizing the kingdom’s sovereignty.
The conflict quickly spilled over into the economic sphere — as a result of the claims on Arctic territory, American goods began to be boycotted in Denmark.
Despite this, the parties are attempting to find a compromise — recently, the US and Denmark began talks on future cooperation in the region.
Experts note that the Greenland situation effectively saved Mette Frederiksen’s approval rating, allowing her to present herself as a defender of national interests — a factor that laid the groundwork for calling early elections.
