In Denmark’s general election on March 24, 2026, the right-wing Danish People’s Party (DF), led by Morten Messerschmidt, achieved a major breakthrough. The anti-immigration party secured 9.1% of the vote and 16 seats in the Folketing, gaining +11 seats and more than tripling its previous support.

This surge reflects widespread voter frustration with open-border policies and rising concerns over Muslim migration. Messerschmidt celebrated the result as a clear signal that Danes demand stricter controls, including pledges for zero net Muslim migration.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats won the most seats (38) but recorded their worst result since 1903 at 21.85%. The left bloc holds a narrow plurality but lacks a majority, triggering coalition negotiations in a fragmented parliament.

The DF’s gains highlight a broader European shift against mass immigration.

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