Gaddafi’s gone – Who’s next?
The fall of Muammar Gaddafi has not only sent shock waves throughout the Arab world, but right through the power structures surrounding other dictatorships. After welcoming the demise of the former Libyan leader,…
MoreFogh Rasmussen: Rule of fear comes to an end in Libya
In a video message from NATO headquarters, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says that Libyans can now finally look forward after closing this ‘long, dark chapter’ in the country’s history. To see the video:…
MoreDenmark’s new role in Libya
The death of Muammar Gaddafi should mark the conclusion of Denmark’s military mission in Libya, leading Danish politicians said last night. The Socialist People’s Party’s foreign affairs spokesman Holger K. Nielsen said it…
MoreSøvndal: A proud day for Libya
After hearing of Muammar Gaddafi’s death, Thursday afternoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal called it a proud day for Libya and an important step in the country’s move towards freedom and democracy….
MoreSøvndal backs down on Tibet
Foreign Minister Villy Søvndal has come under fire for failing to mention Tibetan monks who set fire to themselves when he met with China’s Foreign Minster Yang Jiech, Tuesday. Mr Søvndal, who has…
MoreQuick turnaround in Danish-Chinese relations as Helle turns on the charm
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt was able to repair Denmark’s relations with China yesterday. After a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minster Yang Jiech, the PM characterised the relationship between the two countries as ‘warm…
MoreCool the criticism says Export Ambassador
Denmark should moderate its criticism of human rights violation in China, according to Export Ambassador Ritt Bjerregaard. In an op-ed piece in today’s Politiken she warns that the constant focus on human rights…
MoreDenmark still attracts East Europeans
East European workers continue to flock to Denmark despite the financial crisis. New Statistics Denmark figures show a 69% increase in the number of arrivals over the past three years. 43,078 citizens from…
MoreSurveillance – enough is enough
Although a new Danish Intelligence (PET) report finds that the general public feels safer with the current level of public surveillance, right leaning think-tank CEPOS claims that the number of video cameras watching…
MoreChurch minister guided by Indian guru
Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Manu Sareen was guided into Christianity by the controversial Indian guru Sai Baba. Mr Sareen, who was born in India but moved to Denmark with his family at the…
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