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151 | Denmark’s Election Is Over… So Why Isn’t There a Government Yet?
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- Mar 26, 2026
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Summary
Denmark just held an election… but the real story is what happens next. In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark? , Derek and Brooke break down the results of the Danish election, and why forming a government might be more complicated than ever. With no clear majority between the “red” and “blue” blocs, everything now comes down to coalition building, political trade-offs, and one key role: the Royal Investigator. We’re joined by insights from Copenhagen Post editor-in-chief, Bernardo Basilici Menini, who explains: Why the math doesn’t work for an easy government What a “minority government” actually means (and why Denmark can have one) Which parties gained power and why How Danish politics may be shifting toward more personality-driven leadership And the tough reality of where internationals fit into the political conversation If you’ve ever been confused by Danish politics or wondered how this election affects your life here, this episode will help make sense of it. Because even if you can’t vote… it still matters. Topics: Danish election, Denmark politics explained, expats in Denmark, coalition government, minority government, immigration policy Denmark, Nordic politics Bernardo Basilici Menini (guest): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardo-basilici-menini Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/author/bernardo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernie.basilicimen Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust Subscribe to The Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/subscription/ 🎟️ Come see the show in person!…