Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen resigns after the election, leaving a political void. At the same time, the Danish People's Party comes forward with an unexpected announcement that could change the balance of power. The future will now be decided in intense negotiations where new alliances may take shape.
When the votes are counted, it is clear that no bloc has its own majority after the Danish elections. Work on forming a government has therefore started immediately after the election. The Prime Minister, Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen, herself points to a broad, cross-center solution as ”the most realistic”, including several parties from the left and center, but the fragmented situation makes her chances of remaining in office uncertain.
Therefore, she and the current Danish government have submitted their resignation, which is Danish practice when there is no clear governmental basis. This is announced in a press release and now awaits what is known as the ”round of kings”.
What is the ”King's Round”?
The Royal Roundabout is the next step after a government resigns. The Prime Minister meets the King and reports on the situation after the election. All parties are then invited to the palace to give their views on who should be given the task of trying to form a government.
The King does not make political decisions, but has a formal role in the process. On the basis of the parties” announcements, he appoints a so-called ”royal investigator", the person who will lead the negotiations between the parties.
In practice, it is a matter of identifying who has the best chance of gathering support in Parliament. The process may need to be repeated several times if there is no clear alternative.
Messerschmidt: ”Let's shake hands”
In this situation, the leader of the Danish People's Party Morten Messerschmidt with a concrete proposal, reports DR. He addresses it directly to Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the conservative Moderate Party and the designated ”wave champion”.
- So Lars, let's shake hands. You will be the supporting party, and I will be the supporting party, says Messerschmidt, opening the door to dropping the requirement for ministerial posts, That's how we put our egos aside.
Messerschmidt also calls for a concrete solution to the deadlock:
- Lars, now point to Troels, he says, referring to Liberal Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen as a possible negotiating leader. At the same time, he sets a clear limit: Løkke himself should not be included as a minister in a government supported by the Danish People's Party. .
New situation in Danish politics
The election has left Denmark in a situation where the government has resigned and power will now be decided in subsequent negotiations. With the Danish People's Party as a possible backer and centrist parties in a position of power, there are strong indications that the next government will be formed through compromises rather than clear blocs.
When the round of kings begins, it will decide who gets the first chance to form a government. This will be followed by negotiations that could be both lengthy and decisive for Denmark's political direction in the coming years.
If Frederiksen does what our scumbag PM does and puts Ukraine first instead of his own people, you can count on losing.
Agree with you Bruce to 1000%
Thank you Mette you will not & be missed.