COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark's prime minister, during which she is expected to maintain a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitions for Greenland, the kingdom's semiautonomous territory, and continue supporting Ukraine.
With another term, the 48-year-old Social Democrat joins the ranks of Europe's longest-serving and most experienced leaders. Frederiksen has led the European Union and NATO member country since mid-2019.
She is likely to press ahead with efforts to strengthen Denmark's defenses and deepen cooperation with European allies, as the United States signals a reduced military role in Europe. Frederiksen has been among Europe's strongest supporters of Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022.
