Mette Frederiksen is set to return as Danish prime minister by forming a center-left coalition government following drawn-out negotiations lasting more than two months.
The four-party coalition, expected to bring together Frederiksen’s Social Democrats, the Moderates, Green Left and the Social Liberals, has been agreed, according to the DR public broadcaster. The incoming PM was to meet King Frederik X Monday night to inform him of the newly formed government before it is presented, likely tomorrow.
Denmark’s March 24 parliamentary elections delivered incumbent PM Frederiksen’s Social Democrats their worst result in more than a century. Despite the setback, she managed to remain in power and steer coalition talks. The new government will replace the outgoing broad coalition comprising the Social Democrats, the Moderates and the center-right Venstre party.
Frederiksen is due to make a speech shortly.
This breaking story is being updated.