Mette Frederiksen is poised to form a new government in Copenhagen. The Social Democrat leader has navigated a tortuous coalition negotiation. UK officials are breathing a sigh of relief.
Whitehall sources describe Frederiksen as a 'safe pair of hands.' The Nordic region remains a bright spot of political stability. Brexit made Denmark a key trading partner.
The cheers from London are not entirely without calculation. Frederiksen's previous term saw a crackdown on immigration. That plays well with the Home Office's current thinking.
The Danish model is being studied closely. There is nervousness about her left-wing allies. But for now, the mood in Westminster is one of cautious optimism.
The game of politics continues.
