Europe Today Frederiksen set to remain as Danish PM as tensions mount over Hungary leaks
Mar 25, 2026
Barham Salih, UNHCR chief and former Iraqi president, on displacement and regional humanitarian strain. Maria Tadeo, Euronews EU editor, on the Hungary leaks scandal, EU reactions and security implications. Benny Engelbrecht, Danish Social Democrat MP, on the snap election result and coalition prospects. Multiple short, sharp conversations on politics, leaks and mounting regional tensions.
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Frederiksen Likely To Stay Amid Tough Coalition Talks
- Mette Frederiksen is set to remain Danish prime minister despite the Social Democrats suffering their worst result since 1903.
- Benny Engelbrecht warns coalition talks will be lengthy in a fragmented 12-party parliament and may mirror the six-week negotiation after the last election.
Governing Parties Pay Political Price
- Parties in government typically lose votes at elections, contributing to the Social Democrats' poor showing.
- Benny Engelbrecht compares Denmark's fragmented parliament to the Netherlands and highlights pressure on coalition formation timing around Easter and regional crises.
Alleged Hungary Russia Leaks Threaten EU Security
- A Washington Post probe alleges Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó phoned Russian counterparts during confidential EU meetings, potentially exposing sensitive discussions.
- Jakub Janas notes Szijjártó visited Moscow 16 times since Russia's 2022 invasion and even received Russia's Order of Friendship in 2021.