Born into a working-class home, Frederiksen quickly excelled in politics despite suffering from dyslexia and school bullying. She studied Administration and earned a master's degree in African Studies, but the influence of her father, a trade unionist, led her to join the socialist youth wing. At just 24 years old she was elected as a Member of Parliament and rapidly progressed to become a minister.
Her political style, described as «working-class aristocracy», is characterized by a tough social democracy, especially on migration issues. She has promoted measures such as the agreement with Rwanda to deport immigrants and has advocated in the European Union for cutting the status of political refugees. Furthermore, she has banned the full veil, the niqab, and the burka in schools and public spaces, arguing she cannot consent to the oppression of women.
The invasion of Greenland by the United States would mean the end of NATO.
One of the biggest challenges of her tenure has been defending the sovereignty of Greenland, the world's largest island and an autonomous Danish territory. After former President Donald Trump expressed his desire to purchase the island, Frederiksen categorically rejected it. Faced with Trump's insistence and threats of invasion, the Prime Minister escalated the tension, leading the majority of Greenlanders to reconsider their ties with Denmark.
This geopolitical crisis has highlighted the strategic importance of Greenland, which is rich in rare earths and key to the Arctic route. Despite subsequent agreements between NATO and the US for mining development, Frederiksen has managed to maintain the Danish position, securing the support of the local population thanks to generous subsidies and adherence to the Danish Crown.
