Danes to Try Out First Grand Coalition Government Since 1970s
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Denmark has formed a new government, its first so-called grand coalition since the 1970s, after the longest talks to form a cabinet in the Nordic country’s modern history.
The Social Democrats will lead the coalition with Mette Frederiksen, 45, continuing as prime minister, she said in broadcast comments on Tuesday. In a rare turn of events, her party will share power with its traditional opponent, the center-right Liberals as well as the Moderates. She plans to present the cabinet’s political agenda on Wednesday before introducing a lineup of ministers on Thursday.