Nordic MPs could hold the balance of power in Denmark’s tight election race

The four Nordic representatives in Denmark’s parliament may become kingmakers after polls suggest the upcoming general election will end in a near-tie between the red and blue blocs, reports Faroese broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya.

Recent opinion surveys indicate neither the left-leaning “red” bloc nor the centre-right “blue” bloc will secure a clear majority, leaving the Faroese and Greenlandic MPs in a position to tip the scales. Over the past two years, the Faroese representatives have alternated support between red and blue governments, and polls suggest this pattern may continue after the election.

In Greenland, however, the traditional alignment with red-blocs could shift. Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic MP not standing for re-election, has urged Greenland’s representatives to coordinate their stance before declaring support. “The Greenlandic MPs need to consult each other before deciding which bloc to back,” said Lasse Lindegaard, a reporter with Danish broadcaster DR.

Forming a new government could prove difficult and protracted, potentially taking weeks, analysts warn. Ten parties have already announced they will skip Tuesday’s preliminary negotiations at Christiansborg, forcing the cancellation of the customary pre-talks.

The Faroese and Greenlandic MPs hold four seats combined in the 179-member Folketing, Denmark’s parliament. Their votes have historically been decisive in close elections, often extracting concessions for their respective territories in exchange for support.