but the result leaves more questions than certainties. The left bloc led by the social democratic prime minister, has won the elections with 47.9% of the votes compared to 44.2% on the right, according to the 97% scrutinized. However, victory is not enough to govern alone.
Parliament is left without clear majorities. The left would add 84 seats compared to 77 for the right, both far from the 90 necessary to achieve an absolute majority. In this scenario, the decisive role falls on Los Moderados, the centrist party that, with 7.7% of the votes and 14 seats, becomes the arbiter of the legislature.
An open result
The lack of a clear majority forces us to open a phase of negotiations in which each movement will be decisive. Added to the internal balance are the four seats corresponding to Greenland and the Faroe Islands, whose weight could be relevant in the final configuration of the Government.
In the case of Greenlandthe count has not yet concluded, which adds one more point of uncertainty to an already tight result.
Although he Social Democratic Party is once again the most voted force with 21.9%, the data has a bittersweet reading. This is his worst result in a century, a reflection of the wear and tear after years in power and an increasingly fragmented electorate.
Their partners in the previous legislature are not strengthened either. The Liberal Party remains at 10.2%, also its worst historical resultwhile the coalition formula between social democrats, liberals and centrists loses about ten points compared to the previous elections.
Changes within blocks
On the progressive side, the Popular Socialist Party confirms its growth with 11.5%, consolidating the upward trend that had already shown in the 2024 European elections and in the recent municipal elections.
On the right, the most notable movement is the return of Danish People’s Party, which with 9.1% triples its support compared to 2022 and once again gains weight in national politics. The Liberal Alliance, for its part, is ranked fourth with 9.4%.
In such a fragmented Parliament, The center is once again decisive. The Moderates are in a privileged position to decide the future of the Government, being able to tip the balance to the left or to the right.
It would not be the first time that the country opts for a transversal formula. The last legislature was already marked by an unprecedented coalition promoted by Frederiksen in a context of international uncertainty.
A more divided country
Up to twelve political forces have exceeded the minimum threshold of 2% to enter Parliament, reflecting an increasingly fragmented system. This distribution complicates any stable majority and forces broad agreements.
Denmark maintains its tradition of agreementsbut the current scenario points to complex negotiations.
The result makes it clear that no one can govern alone. Frederiksen He has won in votes, but he needs allies. The right resists, but does not add up. And the center has the key.
With the scrutiny practically completed, The focus now shifts to the negotiations. Not only the next Government will depend on them, but also the political stability of Denmark in the coming years.
