The EU Commission suspects that Denmark is giving illegal subsidies to farmers who either do not pay a tax – or who pay a reduced amount – to protect Denmark’s water. The tax…

After the dark days of 2011, Danish companies have expressed cautious hopes of better times ahead. A new survey of Danish Chamber of Commerce members reveals increasing optimism with regards to turnover, jobs,…

The Danish National Bank has upwardly adjusted its growth forecast for the economy this year to 1.2 per cent, slightly more positive than the EU Commission’s modest projection of 1.1 per cent. The…

Mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen will demand a change in the way the Town Hall does business if the government is successful with its ‘Robin Hood’ proposal to take money from rich municipalities…

It isn’t just Christianity that’s being taught during religious education class for young children. A number of schools have placed other religions on the curriculum, primarily Islam, for kids as young as seven…

Just six months after they voted her into the prime minister’s office, Social Democrat voters are ready to ditch party leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt in favour of the more left-wing Employment Minister Mette Frederiksen….

The far left Red/Green Aliance, the guarantor of the government’s parliamentary majority, has warned the three coalition parties there’ll be ‘serious repercussions’ if they continue to make deals with the opposition. Chairman Per…

The Socialist People’s Party’s (SPP) nosedive in the polls is mirrored by its falling membership numbers. After being forced to back down on key issues such as the congestion charge, millionaire tax, and…

A record-low unemployment rate and several large industrial projects in northern Sweden has led to unemployed Danes flocking to the area to find work. According to the trade union magazine 3F, one of…

A new proposal from the European Commission would make Danish companies financially responsible if their suppliers and sub-contractors fail to comply with legal responsibilities. Specifically, the proposal introduces so-called ‘chain responsibility’ where the…