In a statement on the evening of February 27, the Danish Security and Intelligence Agency (PET) stated that it is "very likely" that this country is Russia's priority target due to strong support for Ukraine. However, the report also attracted attention when listing the US and China as sources of influence.
The main reason stems from President Donald Trump's efforts to control Greenland, Denmark's autonomous territory, which sparked a wave of misinformation causing public disorder before the voting day.
In that context, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for early elections on March 24 to take advantage of the surge in voter support after diplomatic tensions with Mr. Trump over the Greenland issue.
The upcoming vote is seen as a test for Danish voters' psychology in the context that relations between Europe and the US are at their lowest level in decades. The image of Ms. Frederiksen as a steadfast leader in national crises has been significantly strengthened after Mr. Trump reiterated his claims to this Arctic territory in early January 2026.
The PET intelligence agency emphasized that the US focus on the Kingdom of Denmark has created new international conflict lines that other countries can take advantage of.
Impact campaigns may include deepening social rifts, manipulating political discussions, or targeting specific candidates through fake news and cyberattacks. Notably, reports indicate that US intervention may stem from various actors, including groups not officially linked to the Trump administration.
This move continues the assessment of the Danish Defense Intelligence Agency in December 2025, when it first described the US as a potential security risk. Denmark's public warning about interference from a traditional ally like the US reflects a profound change in the geopolitical situation in the Arctic region.
Currently, Ms. Frederiksen's government is tightening cyber security measures to protect the integrity of the election against complex pressures from both east and west.
