• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen failed to form a majority coalition.
  • King Frederik X appointed Troels Lund Poulsen, leader of the Liberal Party, as the new negotiator for government formation.
  • Frederiksen recommended a new royal round after making no progress in negotiations.
  • The Social Democrats remained the largest party in parliament despite losses in the election.
  • Poulsen’s party previously belonged to Frederiksen’s coalition; he may now attempt to form a center-right coalition.
  • A third royal round and a third term for Frederiksen are not yet ruled out.

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