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Danish Liberal Party Venstre Rejects Former Coalition Partner's Government Invitation

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  • Venstre leader Troels Lund Poulsen rejected an invitation from outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to form a coalition government.
  • The Liberal Party reportedly achieved its worst election result ever with 10.1% of votes in Tuesday's election.
  • Venstre had previously governed in coalition with Socialdemokraterna and Moderaterne for nearly 3.5 years.

Denmark's Liberal Party Venstre has reportedly rejected an invitation from outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to form a new coalition government, according to Swedish media reports. Venstre leader Troels Lund Poulsen stated that his party has no interest in participating in a government with Socialdemokraterna, Radikale Venstre, and Socialistisk Folkeparti, which appears to be Frederiksen's preferred coalition as she explores government formation possibilities following Tuesday's election. 1 percent of votes.

5 years before the recent election.

his party has no interest in participating in a government with Socialdemokraterna, Radikale Venstre, and Socialistisk Folkeparti

Troels Lund Poulsen, Venstre leader

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