Frederiksen II Cabinet
Second cabinet of Mette Frederiksen | |
|---|---|
79th Cabinet of Denmark | |
| 2022–present | |
Presentation of the cabinet, 2022 | |
| Date formed | 15 December 2022 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Margrethe II (2022–2024) Frederik X (2024–present) |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Vice-Prime Minister | Troels Lund Poulsen |
| No. of ministers | 25 23 (until 2024) |
| Member parties | Social Democrats Venstre Moderates Supported by: Union Party Social Democratic Party (Faroese) Siumut (2022–2025) Inuit Ataqatigiit Independent (1) Naleraq (1) (from 2025) |
| Status in legislature | Minority coalition government |
| Opposition parties | Green Left Denmark Democrats Liberal Alliance The Conservatives Red–Green Alliance Alternative Social Liberals Danish People's Party |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 2022–2026[a] |
| Predecessor | Frederiksen I |
The Frederiksen II Cabinet, colloquially known as the SVM government (Danish: SVM-regeringen), is the current government of Denmark, which took office on 15 December 2022. It succeeded the Frederiksen I Cabinet following the 2022 Danish general election. It is the first time in more than 40 years that the Social Democrats and Venstre, two historical political rivals, have been together in a government.[1]
Headed by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, it is a centrist government,[2] consisting of the Social Democrats, Venstre, and the Moderates. It was announced on 13 December following a record 42 days of negotiations.[3][4] The government is supported by the Union Party and the Social Democratic Party from the Faroe Islands, as well as Naleraq and Inuit Ataqatigiit from Greenland.[5] As the government has 90 of the 179 seats in the Folketing with its support parties, it effectively operates as a majority government.[6]
List of ministers
See also
Notes
- ^ The next Danish general election has to be held by 31 October 2026 but the government can call it prior to that date.
- ^ Acting Minister for Defence from 6 February 2023 to 1 August 2023.
- ^ Acting Minister for Economy during her term in office.
- ^ Title was Minister for the Environment prior to 29 August 2024
- ^ a b Not an MP when appointed.[16]
- ^ Title was Minister for Church, Minister for Rural Areas, and Minister for Nordic Cooperation prior to 23 November 2023
- ^ a b c Not an MP when appointed.
- ^ Title was Minister for Digitalization and Equality prior to 29 August 2024
References
- ^ "Danish Social Democrats agree new government with right-wing opposition". Reuters. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ "Danish PM: After weeks of talks, deal on centrist govt". AP News. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Danmark får ny regering: "Det betyder ikke, vi er enige om alt"". Altinget.dk (in Danish). 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "OVERBLIK: Rekordlange forhandlinger fra valg til regering". sn.dk - Sjællandske Nyheder (in Danish). 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Høj, Olivia; Eller, Emil (13 December 2022). "Mette Frederiksen: Socialdemokratiet, Venstre og Moderaterne går i regering sammen". DR (in Danish). Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ Ritzau (13 December 2022). "Mette Frederiksen har dannet flertalsregering". Kristeligt Dagblad (in Danish). Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Bohr, Jakob Kjøgx (15 December 2022). "Her er SVM-regeringens ministre - TV 2". nyheder.tv2.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Ændringer i regeringen". stm.dk (in Danish). 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Troels Lund Poulsen bliver ny forsvarsminister". Forsvarsministeriet (in Danish). Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ Bohr, Jakob (6 February 2023). "Jakob Ellemann-Jensen sygemeldt på ubestemt tid - TV 2". nyheder.tv2.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b Nielsen, Morten (9 March 2023). "Stephanie Lose bliver ny minister - TV 2". nyheder.tv2.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ændringer i regeringen". Statsministeriet (in Danish). Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Vicestatsministeren og forsvarsministeren overtager igen ledelsen af Forsvarsministeriet". Statsministeriet (in Danish). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Kæmpe rokade på plads – se listen her". nyheder.tv2.dk (in Danish). 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Regeringen præsenterer rokade - TV 2". nyheder.tv2.dk (in Danish). 23 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "Ellemann bliver forsvarsminister og Løkke bliver udenrigsminister". dr.dk (in Danish). DR. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Mette Kierkgaard trækker sig fra regeringen". altinget.dk (in Danish). 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ a b Ritzau. "Mia Wagner går af som minister - Marie Bjerre ind igen". Kristeligt Dagblad (in Danish). Retrieved 8 December 2023.