New Danish government vows to resist Greenland pressure and tackle cost of living
Mette Frederiksen, who returns for third term as PM, says minority coalition will ‘improve everyday lives’
TL;DR
- New left-leaning government in Denmark led by Mette Frederiksen.
- Pledges to resist US pressure over Greenland's sovereignty.
- Aims to tackle the cost of living crisis with targeted measures.
- Key measures include halving VAT on food, free public transport for under-22s, and increased support for pensioners.
- The government will maintain a hardline immigration policy.
- Plans to restructure the pig farming industry.
- The coalition is a minority government and will rely on external support.
- Analysts question the government's potential longevity due to formation difficulties and past scandals.