Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s prime minister, has formed a new left-of-center government following an extended negotiation period, positioning herself to become the longest-serving leader since World War II. The announcement was made to King Frederik X on the royal yacht, who confirmed the new government’s majority support in Parliament. Frederiksen expressed her relief, stating, “This had to succeed,” and praised Denmark as the best country in the world. However, her political journey has been fraught with challenges; her party, the Social Democrats, recorded its worst electoral performance in a century during the March elections, garnering only 22% of the vote. This decline in support has led to criticisms of her leadership style, with many voters describing her as arrogant and expressing fatigue over her tenure. Political analysts have pointed out that her return to power is more a result of a disorganized opposition than widespread enthusiasm for her leadership. As Frederiksen embarks on her new term, she faces the dual challenge of addressing her party's declining popularity while navigating a complex political landscape.