Finance Minister admits tax reform will increase inequality
Finance Minister Kristian Jensen acknowledged that the government’s proposals to cut taxes would increase financial inequality. According to initial calculations the so-called gini-coefficient, which measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of…
MoreLA spokesman: Inequality is a choice
Inequality is the key to economic growth, the Liberal Alliance’s finance spokesman said last night in response to strong criticism of the government’s tax reform proposals. According to the collation party’s ’attack dog’,…
MoreUnions convene summit to fight tax cuts
Denmark’s biggest trade unions have joined together to combat rising inequality in society following the government’s proposed reforms that would reduce the overall tax burden by DKK23bn. Under the banner ‘Denmark for Welfare’,…
MoreEducation Minister on Muslim schools: We’ve finally woken up to the problem
Politicians have been too slow to see the problems posed by the growth of Muslim free schools, Education Minister Merete Riisager said yesterday in response to a new study showing the number of…
MorePolice scan submarine for clues into journalist’s death
Danish police are scanning the submarine on which Swedish journalist Kim Wall was allegedly murdered. Acting on tips from the public they are investigating whether inventor Peter Madsen, 46, may have included hidden rooms…
MoreForeign Minister in Cyprus
Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen arrives in Cyprus on today to discuss bilateral matters with President Nicos Anastasiades and Foreign Minister Nicos Kasoulides. Among the topics to be discussed are the Cyprus problem, Turkey’s…
More3 good reasons why border control is here to stay
Denmark’s current exemption from the Schengen open borders agreement that expires in November looks like being extended for a long period of time, despite warnings from the EU. Following new police statistics showing…
MoreLøkke: Tax reform will benefit low-earners
It’s those who earn the most that will continue to pay the highest taxes under the government’s new tax reform proposals to be published today, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said last night…
MoreCar sales grind to a halt
Following reports that new car sales have stagnated due to the government’s plan to slash sky-high vehicle taxes, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced last night he will try and put together a…
MoreIs the economy at risk of overheating?
The economy is growing faster than expected, but with the prospect of more than 2% GDP growth next year, the highest since the financial crisis hit nine years ago, leading economists are divided…
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