Saudi Arabia has a responsibility to stop ISIL says Minister
Private Saudi citizens’ willingness to finance the jihadist Islamic State (ISIL) topped the agenda when Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard met his Saudi counterpart, Saud al-Faisal in Riyadh, Tuesday. Mr Lidegaard said he had…
MoreVestager set to be named new Competition Commissioner
Ex-Liberal leader is to become the EU Commissioner for Competition, sources close to Berlingske claim. Since the decisive EU summit on August 30th when the top jobs were carved up Ms Vestager and…
MoreChina rewards Denmark
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s trade push in China appears to have reaped success. The PM , busy promoting Dansih hotdogs and beer since she arrived Tuesday, has been rewarded with an extended trade…
MoreThe four issues that will dominate the next election
Although the date for the next election is still unknown – other than it’s required to be held before September 2015 – the battle lines have already been drawn, according to DR’s political…
More100 asylum seekers arrive in Copenhagen in one day
Around 100 refugees applied for asylum in Copenhagen yesterday, far more than normal although police say the numbers have risen dramatically recently. The majority come from either Syria or Eritrea according to Copenhagen…
MoreDPP pushes for more asylum restrictions
The opposition is determined to make asylum policy a campaign issue at the next election. The Danish People’s Party (DPP) will present new proposals today aimed at tightening legislation, including moves to rescind…
MoreMore Swedish criticism of Danish policy
Another Swedish cabinet minister has rejected Danish criticism of his country’s immigration policy. Migration Minister Tobias Billström called it a ’complete misunderstanding’ when Danish politicians warn that Sweden’s open door policy will create problems….
MoreBusiness shorts
APM moves to shed Angola oil field / Novo Nordisk in obesity break through APM: A.P. Moller-Maersk’s oil unit, Mearsk Oil, has started a process which could end up in the sale of…
MoreSend refugees home say voters
80 per cent of the electorate believe that refugees should be sent home as soon as there’s peace and stability in their native country. A new poll by A&B Analysis reveals wide, cross…
MoreLeft-wing voters ready to sacrifice Thorning
Left-wing voters are ready to get rid of Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt if the government refuses to back down on its unemployment reform in upcoming budget negotiations. A new Megafon poll for TV2…
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