Denmark's PM Rasmussen aims to broaden government


  • World
  • Saturday, 19 Nov 2016

Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is seen at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 10, 2016. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has decided to invite two allied political parties to join the government ahead of reform negotiations that could lead to a snap election.

Since last year's election the government has consisted only of Rasmussen's Liberal Party, which holds just 34 of 179 seats in parliament, making it difficult at times for him to gain the majority needed to push through policies.

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