Denmark's Prime Minister, social democrat Mette Frederiksen, stated this Tuesday that the new government coalition, made up of up to four parties, aims to maintain "strict" immigration policies.
"We agree" to continue with these "stricter measures," Frederiksen affirmed during the presentation of the new government program, a document that was delayed longer than initially expected due to disagreements among the partners precisely on immigration.
Almost ten weeks after the legislative elections, Frederiksen—who is already facing her third term leading the Executive—confirmed this Monday a minority government alongside the Green Left, the progressive Social Liberal Party (Radikale Venstre), and the centrist Moderates.
The coalition pact includes, among other points, the implementation of free dental appointments, the elimination of value-added tax for fruits and vegetables, free public transport up to 22 years of age, tax cuts for higher incomes and for companies, as well as increases in benefits for pensioners with fewer resources.
Likewise, under certain requirements, the public holiday of Store Bededag, abolished in 2022 with the purpose of strengthening defense spending, will be reinstated. Specific improvements are also planned for public schools and for the pig farming sector.
Parties such as the Red-Green Alliance and the ecological party Alternative will support the government bloc to ensure a parliamentary majority. Frederiksen plans to present the composition of her new cabinet this Wednesday, and there is speculation that the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, will continue in office.