Security remains a foundational theme for the government, tying the election outcome to the mandate given to the Social Democrats and their coalition partners.

Frederiksen proposed a wealth tax to fund primary schools and considered abolishing property tax on homes valued under one million kroner as part of her domestic agenda.

Denmark will hold a parliamentary election on March 24, a snap vote called by a Social Democrats-led government amid tensions with the United States over Greenland and its strategic value.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s center-left Social Democrats lead a coalition with the Liberal Party and the Moderates, shaping the campaign around Europe, security, and Greenland’s sovereignty.

Greenland dominates the campaign narrative as Danes weigh national unity, Europe-wide stances, and the kingdom’s approach to rearmament to safeguard continental peace.

Recent polls show the Social Democrats gaining ground, with Megafon TV2 placing them around 22.7% and roughly 41 seats, potentially boosting the left-leaning bloc to about 87 seats.

Analysts view the snap election as an effort to capitalize on rising popularity while Frederiksen seeks a stronger mandate for her policy agenda.

Gronlandia (Greenland) has elevated Frederiksen’s profile on the international stage, complementing her pandemic-era leadership and European support for Ukraine.

Domestically, Frederiksen’s hardline immigration policy remains central, including reforms allowing deportations of non-citizens with serious crimes and broader tough-on-immigration measures.

Since 2022, the governing coalition has faced pressures as local results shifted, with Copenhagen losing control and polling showing fluctuations in Social Democrats’ support.

The election will test whether Danes prioritize Frederiksen’s international leadership and Greenland policy or focus more on domestic issues like cost of living and welfare.

Frederiksen asked the king to dissolve the Folketing, framing the snap election as a bid to secure a stronger mandate for her agenda, including security and European priorities.