Denmark’s newly formed left-leaning coalition government has pledged to resist renewed US pressure over Greenland while also rolling out a broad package of domestic economic reforms aimed at easing the cost of living for households.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, set to begin a third consecutive term, said the new administration would focus on improving everyday conditions for citizens. She stated, “We present a government that will help improve the everyday lives of Danes,” adding that the planned initiatives were targeted at those most affected by rising living costs.
Among the key measures announced are a reduction in value-added tax on food, with VAT on fruit and vegetables set to be fully removed. The government also plans to introduce free public transport for young people under the age of 22 and expand support for pensioners with lower incomes through monthly payments.
Frederiksen said the policy package was designed to provide “concrete” assistance, particularly for households struggling with higher fuel prices, noting that the measures reflect what she described as the government’s practical approach to economic pressure.
The coalition agreement was reached late on Monday after two months of negotiations following March elections. The new government brings together the Social Democrats, the Social Liberals, the Green Left, and the centrist Moderates, forming a four-party minority administration.
