How the Danes and Swedes handle populism.
5 March 2026
Europe’s centre-left parties have much to thank Donald Trump for. His insults and bullying have made many of them more popular, notably Denmark’s ruling Social Democrats.
On 26 February Mette Frederiksen, the prime minister, called a snap election, taking advantage of the bump in support she received after Mr Trump threatened to seize Greenland.
On 26 February Mette Frederiksen, the prime minister, called a snap election, taking advantage of the bump in support she received after Mr Trump threatened to seize Greenland.