Politicians’ move to lobbyism raises concerns
Experts have expressed concern about politicians’ quick transition to lobbyists, following Brian Mikkelsen’s surprising resignation as business minister, Wednesday, to become CEO of the Danish Chamber of Commerce. Between 2001-2015, 63 Danish politicians…
MoreDPP blocks sale of TV2
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has threatened the government’s new media bill by changing position on the sell-off of partially publicly owned media company TV2. Despite having a long record of opposing dominant…
MoreDPP calls for closure of UNHCR
The populist Danish People’s Party has doubled down in its support of US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). DPP deputy leader Søren Espersen…
MoreGovernment targets auto makers in climate battle
Energy and Climate Minister Hans Lilleholt has taken on European auto makers by calling on the EU to decrease carbon emissions in the transport sector by 40 percent. Denmark has on a number…
MoreHospitals on alert after gang-war shootings
Three gang-related shootings have taken place in Copenhagen this week and hospitals are preparing for more as police attempt to calm the situation. One gang member has been killed while three lie wounded…
MoreIMF: Economy strong but growth concerns
The Danish economy is performing well but potential growth remains weak – the main conclusion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest review, the so-called Article IV Consultation. From the IMF…
MoreMinor cabinet reshuffle after business minister quits
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has been forced to reshuffle his cabinet for the second time this year following Business Minister Brian Mikkelsen’s surprising resignation, Wednesday, to become CEO of the Danish Chamber…
MoreAnti-China demonstrators won’t be suppressed next time
The chair of parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee has warned that China’s President Xi Jinping will be met by demonstrations when he comes to Denmark in Spring 2019. Mr Xi Jinping’s visit coincides with…
MoreFour EU setbacks for Denmark today
Denmark is facing defeat on four separate issues at the EU today when labour and employment ministers gather to revise the rules for social security to ensure a balance between work and family…
MoreDenmark committed to UNHCR despite U.S. withdrawal
Denmark is still pushing for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) even though the USA pulled out yesterday, citing a ‘chronic bias against Israel’. Minister for Gender Equality and…
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