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Denmark's left-wing bloc leads election but lacks majority, exit polls show

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Posted on March 24, 2026

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COPENHAGEN, March 24 (Reuters) - Denmark's left-wing parties, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats, are leading over the right-wing bloc in Tuesday's election for parliament,

Denmark Left-Wing Bloc Leads But Falls Short of Majority: Election Exit Polls

Election Results and Political Implications

Left-Wing Bloc Leads in Exit Polls

COPENHAGEN, March 24 (Reuters) - Denmark's left-wing parties, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats, are leading over the right-wing bloc in Tuesday's election for parliament, but neither group is expected to win a majority of seats, two exit polls showed.

Exit Poll Data

A poll from broadcaster DR and Epinion gave the left-wing bloc 83 seats against 79 for the right in the 179-seat assembly, while a TV2 and Megafon survey predicted 86 seats for the left and 75 for the right.

Potential Kingmakers

This could give Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen's non-aligned centrist Moderates the power to decide which bloc will form a government, or even leave the role of tiebreaker to the four candidates elected from Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, Louise Rasmussen and Soren Jeppesen in Copenhagen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Exit polls (DR‑Epinion: 83 vs 79; TV2‑Megafon: 86 vs 75) show left bloc lead but no outright majority in the 179‑seat Folketing (apnews.com)
  • Moderates (centrist bloc) hold pivotal power to decide government formation, potentially shaping outcome despite neither major bloc holding 90 seats (thelocal.dk)
  • Election was called early by Frederiksen following a standoff with the U.S. over Greenland, and campaign centered on issues like wealth tax and Greenland sovereignty—that context influences the vote (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which party might hold the balance of power?
The centrist Moderates, led by Lars Lokke Rasmussen, could decide which bloc forms the government.
How many seats does the Danish parliament have?
The Danish parliament has 179 seats.
Can Greenland and Faroe Islands influence Denmark's government?
Yes, the four candidates elected from Greenland and the Faroe Islands could act as tiebreakers.

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