‘Vilhemsen’s own-goal has embarrassed the government’
In an op-ed piece in Berlingske, leading political commentator Thomas Larsen claims that Anette Vilhemsen has undermined her credibility as Business Minister and embarrassed the government with her strident attack on the Danish…
MoreGovernment promises lower taxes, duties
The government is ready to lower taxes and duties to stimulate the economy. In a TV debate programme last night, the party’s policy spokesman, Magnus Heunicke, confirmed that plans are underway and within…
MoreDanish soldiers to Turkey
The government is sending 10 soldiers to south-east Turkey to provide logistic support in the border conflict with Syria. The small group of communication specialists will provide support for the Patriot missile system…
MoreMajority against Mali mission
Around half of the electorate is opposed to Denmark’s support for France’s battle against militant Islamists in Mali, even though there was virtual unanimous parliamentary backing to send a Hercules transport aircraft and…
MoreNovo Nordisk outstrips rivals
Analysts predict that Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk will be the only major pharmaceutical company in Europe or the USA to post two-figure growth in Q4, 2012. According to Bloomberg News, Novo is…
MoreChina’s top award for Danish professor
Flemming Besenbacher, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Carlsberg and Professor at Aarhus University, will receive China’s highest scientific award in a prestigious ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen…
MoreBusiness Minister attacks business sector
Business and Growth Minister Annette Vilhelmsen believes the business sector is exaggerating the extent of the crisis and actively working alongside the centre-right opposition to ensure the government’s downfall. In an interview with…
MoreUN City in Copenhagen should create growth
The UN is expanding rapidly in Copenhagen with a major new construction project that will eventually house 1,000 employees and provide growth and new jobs for Danish suppliers. Project leader Lars Hørmann expressed…
MoreDPP against Danish involvement in Mali
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) will oppose any effort to deploy Danish fighter jets in Mali. After Defence Minister Nick Hækkerup said yesterday that he would ‘seriously consider’ any UN request for air…
More‘Prudent Fiscal Policy’ the key for Denmark says EU
The EU Commission has urged Denmark to maintain its stringent fiscal policy and questioned whether the Danish economy is robust enough for the government to consider implementing a jobs and growth stimulus package…
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