Fogh a ‘very effective leader’
American professor in politics Ryan C. Hendricksen of Eastern Illinois University, who in a study two years ago said he wasn’t impressed by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s leadership style, says he…
MoreDKK190m for 385 jobs
‘Job rotation’, an integral part of the government’s aid package for thousands of unemployed who stand to lose their unemployment benefits in the New Year, will create no more than 385 permanent jobs…
MoreMinister will close tax loophole
The government intends to crack down on companies and capital funds that send money out of the country to avoid taxation. After announcing a new proposal that will close down creative tax avoidance…
MoreVilhelmsen ahead in SPP leadership race
Anette Vilhelmsen appears to be heading for victory in next week’s ballot of Socialist People’s Party members to find a new leader. In a snap DR survey of local constituency chairmen, 61 per…
MoreSocialists want Villy to stay at Foreign Ministry
Yet another survey shows that an overwhelming majority of Socialist People’s Party members want Villy Søvndal to stay as Foreign Minister when he steps down as party leader next week. 69 per cent…
MoreNew law restricts freedom of information
The three government coalition parties, alongside the Liberals and Conservatives, have reached agreement on a new public information bill that limits the right of access to ministerial documents. Justice Minister Morten Bødskov said…
MoreNATO prolongs Fogh’s contract
NATO press release North Atlantic Council statement on the extension of the Secretary General’s mandate: “Following a process of consultations, Allies approved today Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s fifth year in office, thus…
MoreReal wages fall again
For the first time since the 1980’s, real wages in this country have fallen two years in a row. A new Danske Bank report shows that low pay increases, rising prices, and higher…
MoreVestas hit with lawsuit
Former Vestas chief financial officer Henrik Nørremark, accused of signing two unauthorised agreements in India that could have cost the wind energy giant up to $18m, has launched a counter-suit claiming defamation of…
MorePM under fire from both left and right
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s opening speech to parliament, Tuesday, was immediately criticised by both sides of parliament. The far-left Red/Green Alliance questioned the lack of initiatives for the long-term unemployed while the right-leaning…
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