Political reaction to yesterday’s local elections.
Social Democrats’ policy spokesman Magnus Heunicke: “At one stage it appeared that we were heading for disaster but we emerged strong with just a slight loss. It’s always a disappointment to lose support…
MorePM’s dilemma – left or right?
Yesterday’s municipal election amplified the political dilemma that Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt finds herself in after two years of voter crisis, according to Jyllands-Posten. The Red/Green’s success indicates a signal from voters that…
MorePoet’s assailant is a convicted terrorist
A man accused of a vicious attack on Muslim poet Yahya Hassan was previously convicted of terrorism. 18-year-old Yahya Hassan’s book of poetry, charting his rebellion against Islam and Muslims in this country,…
MoreRise in exports to Germany
Danish exports to Germany continue to grow – and when things are going well for Germany it’s a positive sign for Denmark, according to minister for Trade Nick Hækkerup who attributed the positive…
MoreMore business starts
The number of new business start-ups is slowly increasing, providing encouraging news for the economy. And even better – according to a new Danish Business Authority (DBA) report (Erhvervsstyrelsen) the new companies are…
MoreDanske Bank fires 250 – but 2,000 more could go
The Danske Bank fired 250 employees, Tuesday, and refused to rule out the possibility of more redundancies as part of its business plan to save DKK1bn next year. Head of Human Resources Helle…
MoreNew poll: Government would win new term
If there was a general election today the government would be returned to power. In a new Voxmeter poll for news agency Ritzau, 50.5% of the electorate say they would vote for the…
MoreLiberal candidates fear Løkke backlash
Liberals standing in today’s local elections have expressed concern that the controversy surrounding party leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen will cost them votes. After a new opinion poll showing that, at national level, the…
MoreSocial Democrats facing a political battering today
The Social Democrats are heading for their worst election result ever in the Copenhagen region today. Although the party should be able to keep a grip on the mayor’s office, a new last-minute…
MoreAsylum seekers take taxi to nowhere
Justice Minister Morten Bødskov has been asked to provide answers as to how 100 out of 170 asylum seekers arriving at Copenhagen Airport this year managed to ‘disappear’ on their way to the…
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