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In the description of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S), the business media Forbes highlights, among other things, that she was the youngest prime minister ever in Denmark when she took office in 2019. (Archive photo). Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix

Mette Frederiksen ranked among World’s most powerful women

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is the only Dane on Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women for the current year, placing 78th overall and 14th among women in politics. The list is topped by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Other notable political figures include Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and newly elected Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir. Forbes highlights Mette Frederiksen’s milestone as the youngest ever Danish Prime Minister and her stance against Donald Trump’s suggestion to purchase Greenland. The list also features businesswomen and entertainment figures, including American singer Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, and Beyoncé Knowles. Factors for selection include wealth, media attention, and influence potential.