https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed It's easy to feel isolated from the political process, especially as a foreigner living in another country. But even if you’re not a Danish citizen, it’s still possible for you to influence politics here. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260325/seven-ways-to-get-involved-in-politics-in-denmark-without-being-a-citizen Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:50:21 +0100 seven-ways-to-get-involved-in-politics-in-denmark-without-being-a-citizen Denmark went to the polls on March 24th, and 175 new members of parliament have been elected (or re-elected, in many cases), plus four for Greenland and the Faroes. What do we know about the new parliament? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260326/five-facts-and-figures-about-denmarks-new-parliament Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:23 +0100 five-facts-and-figures-about-denmarks-new-parliament Mette Frederiksen, who has served as Denmark’s prime minister since 2019, resigned as prime minister after her coalition suffered a defeat in the general election. With negotiations still ongoing, who is currently running the country? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260330/so-who-is-the-prime-minister-of-denmark-right-now Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:09 +0200 so-who-is-the-prime-minister-of-denmark-right-now Denmark is set for days and weeks of tense negotiations after Tuesday's election failed to find a winner. Ask your questions and share your views about the election and the aftermath in the comments section below and our team will respond. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260324/qa-share-your-questions-and-views-on-the-2026-danish-election Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:46:12 +0100 qa-share-your-questions-and-views-on-the-2026-danish-election Mette Frederiksen, outgoing prime minister and leader of the Social Democrats, has been nominated by King Frederik to lead negotiations to form Denmark's next government. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260326/mette-frederiksen-to-lead-negotiations-to-form-new-danish-government Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:26:26 +0100 mette-frederiksen-to-lead-negotiations-to-form-new-danish-government The leftist Danish party Red-Green Alliance (Enhedslisten) said on Wednesday that it would be prepared to attempt to find a way to work with the centrist Moderate party so that a government can be formed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260325/danish-far-left-party-says-it-will-attempt-to-work-with-centrists Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:15 +0100 danish-far-left-party-says-it-will-attempt-to-work-with-centrists All votes have been counted in the Danish election and the final result has left the red bloc in a slim lead, but with many questions yet to be answered before a new government can take office. Here are five key takeaways from Tuesday's result. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260325/analysis-five-key-takeaways-from-the-2026-danish-election-result Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:49:29 +0100 analysis-five-key-takeaways-from-the-2026-danish-election-result With all the votes counted, Denmark’s general election did not provide a clear winner, meaning potentially protracted negotiations will be needed to form the next government. Here’s what to expect in the coming days and weeks. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260325/what-happens-next-after-danish-general-election Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:36:35 +0100 what-happens-next-after-danish-general-election Do you know your valgflæsk from your valgkort? The difference between Venstre and venstre? Here's a guide to the words and phrases you need to know ahead of the Danish election on March 24th. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221006/the-danish-vocabulary-youll-need-to-follow-the-election Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:03:11 +0200 the-danish-vocabulary-youll-need-to-follow-the-election Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared herself ready to lead the next government, but warned compromise will be needed after Tuesday’s election provided no clear winner. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260325/danish-pm-frederiksen-warns-of-tough-negotiations-after-close-election-result Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:23:26 +0100 danish-pm-frederiksen-warns-of-tough-negotiations-after-close-election-result The leaders of Denmark's political parties have given their take on the election result, which did not provide an outright winner but left the centrist Moderates party as kingmakers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260324/could-be-messy-danish-party-leaders-react-to-inconclusive-election-result Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:19:48 +0100 could-be-messy-danish-party-leaders-react-to-inconclusive-election-result Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats came out on top in the general election on Tuesday, but neither the left nor right bloc gained an overall majority. That means coalition talks lie ahead. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260324/get-all-the-results-and-reaction-to-the-2026-danish-election Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:59:59 +0100 get-all-the-results-and-reaction-to-the-2026-danish-election Whilst the outcome of the 2026 Danish election was still unclear on Tuesday evening, the policies of whichever bloc forms the next government are nonetheless likely to have a big impact on the lives of foreign residents living in the country. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260317/what-2026-election-policies-could-affect-foreigners-in-denmark Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:36:07 +0100 what-2026-election-policies-could-affect-foreigners-in-denmark The leader of Denmark’s Moderate party, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said hours before polls opened that he hopes to become ‘kongelig undersøger’ or ‘royal investigator’ after Tuesday’s election. What does this mean and why did he say it? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260324/kings-round-and-royal-investigator-why-regal-terms-matter-in-danish-election Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:39:30 +0100 kings-round-and-royal-investigator-why-regal-terms-matter-in-danish-election Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that Denmark's general election was the most important in the history of the Danish autonomous territory coveted by US President Donald Trump. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260324/greenland-pm-says-danish-election-most-important-in-history Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:55:23 +0100 greenland-pm-says-danish-election-most-important-in-history Denmark’s election on March 24th isn’t just a battle between the 12 parliamentary parties, but also a battle between each party's candidates. Which top names could lose their seats in Tuesday’s election, and which top names aren't standing? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260324/which-danish-ministers-could-lose-their-seats-in-the-2026-election Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:15:51 +0100 which-danish-ministers-could-lose-their-seats-in-the-2026-election With 12 different parties in the Danish parliament, it can be difficult to know your 'blue bloc' from your 'red bloc', who is allied with whom and where alliances could be formed after the election. Here's our full guide to help you out. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260316/who-are-the-political-parties-running-in-the-2026-danish-election Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:02:54 +0100 who-are-the-political-parties-running-in-the-2026-danish-election How do parties and candidates get elected in Denmark, what are the 'red' and 'blue blocs', and why is the current government unusual? Our five-minute guide to Danish party politics and elections helps make sense of the chaos. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221004/bloc-politics-a-guide-to-understanding-general-elections-in-denmark Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:08:30 +0200 bloc-politics-a-guide-to-understanding-general-elections-in-denmark With Tuesday’s Danish election balanced on a knife edge, questions remain as to how conservative parties would agree to govern together in the event they can command a majority after the vote. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260323/can-denmarks-conservative-parties-find-a-way-to-govern-together Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:43:35 +0100 can-denmarks-conservative-parties-find-a-way-to-govern-together What happens on the day, who can vote, and what might a potential government look like after this too-close-to-call election? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260323/key-points-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-2026-danish-election Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:28:29 +0100 key-points-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-2026-danish-election