Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen appears to be on the verge of securing a third consecutive term in parliamentary elections, benefiting politically from a clash with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
According to an analysis published by the Financial Times, the return of Trump's rhetoric about taking control of Greenland has significantly changed the political dynamic in Denmark, giving Frederiksen a new advantage in the campaign.
Just a few months ago, the Danish prime minister was in serious political trouble after a poor showing in local elections. However, international tensions and her tough stance towards Washington appear to have restored the trust of some of the electorate.
"Trump has helped the prime minister. Geopolitics has given her a great platform," praised Liberal MP Linea Søgaard-Lidell, adding that Frederiksen has represented Denmark's interests well in the international arena.
Frederiksen has emerged in recent years as one of the most influential figures in Europe, thanks to her strong stances on immigration, support for Ukraine and increased defense spending. However, her popularity at home has fallen sharply, with the Social Democratic Party reaching historically low levels in the polls after local elections in November.
The situation changed in January, when Trump returned to statements about taking over Greenland, even leaving open the possibility of using force. Frederiksen immediately responded by declaring that the territory is not for sale and strengthening protective measures in cooperation with European allies.
This crisis has directly impacted the increase in support for the Social Democrats, who according to recent polls have reached around 21%-22%, almost double the second largest party in a fragmented parliament.
However, analysts warn that even if she wins, Frederiksen could emerge politically weakened. Forming a government is expected to be challenging due to the large number of parties and ideological divisions.
The elections have been characterized by the lack of a dominant domestic theme, although issues such as wealth taxes and social policies have been part of the debate. Meanwhile, the impact of the Greenland crisis has dominated public discourse, bringing international politics closer to voters' concerns.