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Negative interest hits banks’ profit / Lundbeck in $2bn US deal / Pension fund divests non-green investment…. Negative interest rates have led to a sharp decline in Danish banks’ profit margin. Denmark’s 17…
MoreLars Løkke breaks silence: I chose Ellemann-Jensen
In his first public appearance since he dramatically quit as Liberal leader 15 days ago, Lars Løkke Rasmussen said last night it had always been his intention for Jakob Ellemann-Jensen to succeed him…
MoreNo new party for Løkke
Lars Løkke Rasmussen has dismissed rumours he’s planning to start a new party. Although his closest political ally, former defence minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen, confirmed earlier this month that the ex-PM had been…
MoreGovernment adds DKK1bn to green technology
The government will increase investment on green technology research by 100% next year, to DKK1bn (€133m) as it moves towards its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% ahead of 2030. Prime…
MorePrime Minister maps out policy: Climate for the young, immigration for the old
After granting an extra DKK1b to green research Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she was ‘incredibly proud’ to head one of the most ‘ambitious governments on earth’ and offered thanks to her support…
MoreVestager picks top diplomat to head cabinet
Former deputy prime minister Margrethe Vestager, appointed as the EU Commission’s executive vice president for digital last week, has picked one of Denmark’s top diplomats to head her cabinet – Kim Jørgensen, currently…
MoreDonors support ‘tree aid’ climate project
The Danish public, organisations, and companies donated enough money to plant 914.233 trees to help tackle the climate crisis in a TV2 fundraiser, Saturday evening. Denmark Plants Trees, a two-and-a-half hour live benefit…
MoreCarsberg India hit by bribery allegations
Highly placed employees at Carsberg’s Indian subsidiary have systematically bribed local officials to win licences to brew and sell beer, according to leaked documents seen by Berlingske. The incriminating paperwork consists of e-mails,…
MoreThe Week That Was, September 9th – 15th 2019
Politics/Economy: Voters have deserted the Liberals (Venstre) following the internal drama within the party over the past few weeks – a new poll showed the former ruling party has dropped to 20.7% from…
MoreVoters ditch Liberals after public squabbling
Ahead of the official opening of parliament on October 1st a new poll shows voters have deserted the Liberals (Venstre) following the public dispute that has rocked the party over the past few…
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