Frederiksen announced the agreement after informing King Frederik X about the outcome of the coalition talks. On Tuesday, she will present the government program, followed by the announcement of ministers on Wednesday.
In the second round
The new coalition consists of the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, the left-liberal Radikale Venstre, and the centrist Moderates. This ended a formation process that resulted in the longest government negotiations in Danish history.
The March elections produced a divided parliament. Although the Social Democrats again became the largest party, they recorded their weakest election result since 1903. Still, Frederiksen succeeded—on the second attempt—in concluding the negotiations and remaining in power.
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Moderates
After Frederiksen’s first attempt failed, the leader of the liberal Venstre party was also given the chance to form a cabinet. He tried to reach an agreement with right-wing factions. Those negotiations also collapsed.
A key role was played by the Moderates. This centrist party held a position between the left and right blocs and could therefore move in both directions. Ultimately, the party chose to rejoin a center-left coalition.
Green agriculture
The four governing parties together do not hold a parliamentary majority. Minority governments are, however, common in Denmark. The new coalition can count on support from parties outside the government to secure a majority for its policies.
According to Frederiksen, the new government program will strongly focus on animal welfare and the greening of agriculture. These issues also played an important role during the election campaign, following the path set by her previous government.