Denmark Elections: Voters Head to Polls Amid Tensions Over Trump's Greenland Ambitions

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Denmark is holding parliamentary elections with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term. The vote comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Denmark is holding parliamentary elections today, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term after her defiant stance against US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland.

About 4.3 million Danes are registered to vote, with polls open from 8am to 8pm local time. The first results are expected in the evening.

Frederiksen's firm rejection of Trump's bid boosted her approval ratings, helping to stabilise her government after a period of declining support. Her main challenger is centre-right Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen of the Venstre party.

The vote comes amid months of heightened tensions over Trump's push to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. However, the campaign has focused on domestic issues such as food and fuel prices, the future of agriculture, clean drinking water, and welfare standards at pig farms.

Right-wing populists have also sought to gain support with calls for tougher immigration policies. Polls suggest Frederiksen's centre-left Social Democrats could remain the largest party in the 179-seat parliament, although they risk their weakest result in more than a century amid voter discontent.