Denmark's Prime Minister Calls for New Elections on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has officially announced that new elections will be held on March 24. This announcement was made during a speech before the Folketing, the Danish Parliament, on Thursday. "It is now up to you, the voters, to decide which direction Denmark should take in the next four years," stated the 48-year-old leader of the Social Democrats. According to the Danish constitution, elections to the Folketing are required to be held at least every four years, and the specific date is determined by the Prime Minister. Frederiksen's announcement comes as no surprise, given that elections would have needed to occur by the end of October at the latest. Frederiksen, who has been in power for the past three and a half years, is running for a third term. During her tenure, she has governed in what has been characterized as a grand coalition with two more liberal conservative parties, marking a historical first for Denmark. With the elections approaching, both supporters and opponents of Frederiksen will have their voices heard, as the electorate prepares to make a crucial decision that will shape the future of Denmark in the years ahead. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2 • Source 3