Pessimistic bank outlook
The one bright spot of the Danish economy, exports, is slowly being extinguished. The latest Jyske Bank economic outlook paints a pessimistic picture of the prospects for the economy, which has only managed…
MoreDay of reckoning for new government?
The long, drawn-out negotiations surrounding the formation of the new government have reached a decisive phase. Sources close to Berlingske claim that difficult discussions about economic policy are coming to an end and…
MoreBusiness sector ready to desert Denmark
Things aren’t looking too good for Denmark if top business leaders are to be believed. A new survey by DI, the Confederation of Danish Industries, shows that 4 out of 10 would move…
MoreIndustry calls for national compromise
DI, the Confederation of Danish Industries, has urged both sides of parliament to join together to recreate the 175,000 jobs that have been lost during the financial crisis. At the organisation’s business-political summit…
MoreFinance sector in better health
After two very lean years, the Danish financial sector is showing slight signs of recovery. Danish banks are at no.78 out of 142 countries in the latest World Economic Forum rankings, seven places…
MoreEuro – no thanks
A record 50.6% of the Danish electorate would say no to the euro if a referendum were held today, with just 22.5% in favour, the biggest differential between the two opposing camps ever….
MoreDynasties dominate rich list
The latest top-50 ‘rich list’ shows that 15 of the top 20 fortunes in this country are owned by families, not individuals. Mærsk McKinney Møller tops the list with a personal wealth of…
MoreFat tax could lead to court case
The tax on fatty products to be introduced on October 1st will encourage consumers to stock up south of the border. A survey by the Danish Food & Agriculture Council shows that 79%…
MoreScientology expands
Scientology is preparing to expand in Copenhagen, its European headquarters. The new-religious movement, characterised by many as a sect, has purchased a major building in the centre of the capital, Nytorv, to house…
MoreParliament opens in seven days – will new government be ready?
There are growing indications that the new government will be ‘ready to go’ when parliament reconvenes. The Social Democrats, Socialist People’s Party (SPP), and Social Liberals have imposed a media silence on their…
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