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Denmark's PM Frederiksen Faces Election Setback, Wins 38 Seats in 179 Parliament

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen led her Social Democrats to win 38 seats in the parliamentary election, down from 50 seats four years ago, marking the party's worst result since 1903. The left-leaning bloc secured 84 seats, failing to achieve the 90 needed for a majority, while the right-leaning bloc won 77 seats. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen's Moderates, with 14 seats, may play a crucial role in government formation. This election follows internal challenges, including U.S. President Trump's threats regarding Greenland.