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Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women
South China Morning Post Wednesday 03 June 2026, 09:42 UTC By Agence France-Presse 1 min read
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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday presented her new cabinet, which for the first time in Danish history included more women than men. Following months of talks after inconclusive elections in March, incumbent Frederiksen said on Monday she had managed to form a minority government between her Social Democrats, the Socialist People’s Party, the centre-left Radikale Venstre and the centrist Moderates. On Wednesday, Frederiksen announced the names of the new ministers.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday presented her new cabinet, which for the first time in Danish history included more women than men. Following months of talks after inconclusive elections in March, incumbent Frederiksen said on Monday she had managed to form a minority government between her Social Democrats, the Socialist People’s Party, the centre-left Radikale Venstre and the centrist Moderates. On Wednesday, Frederiksen announced the names of the new ministers. “It is...
Denmark (LOCATION) Mette Frederiksen (PERSON) Danish (ORG) Frederiksen (PERSON) Social Democrats (ORG) the Socialist People’s Party (ORG) Radikale Venstre (PERSON)
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