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Denmark's Social Democrats suffer worst election result in over a century, triggering coalition deadlock

As of May 2026: Largest party but at historic low; leading coalition negotiations

Denmark's Social Democrats have been the country's dominant political force for a century, holding more parliamentary seats than any other party for 77 consecutive years starting in the 1920s. On Tuesday, the party posted its worst result since 1903: just 38 of 179 Folketing seats, down from 50.

Updated May 30