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Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government

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Posted on June 3, 2026

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· Last updated: June 3, 2026

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Lars Lokke Rasmussen Stays as Denmark’s Foreign Minister in New Government

Denmark’s New Government Formation and Key Appointments

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen Reappointed

COPENHAGEN, June 3 (Reuters) - Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has been reappointed to his position, the new government said as it prepared to take office on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Third Term

Centre-Left Minority Coalition Agreement

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday her Social Democrats and three more parties had agreed to form a centre-left minority coalition following a general election in March, in what will be her third consecutive term in office.

Other Key Ministerial Appointments

Defence Minister

Jeppe Bruus Appointed

The prime minister's office said in a statement that Jeppe Bruus had been appointed defence minister while Peter Hummelgaard becomes finance minister.

Finance Minister

Peter Hummelgaard Appointed

(Reporting by Soren Jeppesen and Anna Ringstrom, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Mette Frederiksen secures a third consecutive term as prime minister, leading a four‑party centre‑left minority coalition after lengthy post‑election negotiations (lemonde.fr).
  • Lars Løkke Rasmussen continues as foreign minister, signaling continuity in Denmark’s diplomatic leadership and backing for Greenland’s sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions (lemonde.fr).
  • The coalition includes Jeppe Bruus appointed as defence minister and Peter Hummelgaard as finance minister, reflecting a balanced cabinet among the four supporting parties (investing.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Denmark's current foreign minister?
Lars Lokke Rasmussen has been reappointed as Denmark's foreign minister.
What type of government has Denmark recently formed?
Denmark has formed a centre-left minority coalition government.
Who is Denmark's new finance minister?
Peter Hummelgaard has been appointed as Denmark's new finance minister.
When did Denmark's new government announce its appointments?
The new government announced its ministerial appointments on June 3.

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