Briefing: Mette Frederiksen heads into Danish elections as a global figure, but a divisive one domestically

Strategic angle: The leader of the Social Democrats seeks reelection amid mixed domestic support and international recognition.

Editorial StaffMarch 23, 20261 min read

In power since 2019, Frederiksen aims for reelection on Tuesday.

Her support for Ukraine has garnered her European recognition.

Frederiksen's stance against Trump over Greenland has been controversial.