DPP calls for more spending on defence, less on immigration
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has praised Defence Minister Carl Holst’s call for increased defence spending but wants more. After Mr Holst said yesterday he’s ready to increase spending when the current cross-party…
MoreLow rate of employment
The rate of employment in Denmark is far lower than in neighbouring countries. From being number one, Denmark has fallen to number four in a comparison with Sweden, Norway, and Germany, a new…
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DPP demands removal of beer duty/State visit to Indonesia Beer: The Danish People’s Party has urged the government to cut beer duty after new figures showing record-high cross-border trade in July as Danes…
MoreGovernment denouces ‘xenophobic’ campaign
The ruling Liberals have warned that an op-ed piece published in yesterday’s British Guardian newspaper portrays Denmark as a xenophobic country. The ‘Welcome to Denmark’ campaign, set up to challenge Denmark’s harsh immigration rhetoric and…
MoreGoldman Sachs agrees to release of DONG documents
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has given Finance Minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen the green light to allow parliament’s Finance Committee access to all confidential documents surrounding the bank’s controversial purchase of a 19% ownership…
MoreGoldman Sachs hires Anders Fogh as troubleshooter
In a surprising move, Goldman Sachs has hired former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen as a go-between in the DONG affair. According to managing director Martin Hintze, the former Danish prime minister…
MoreJustice Minister calls for extra police funding to fight terror
Justice Minister Søren Pind has urged parliament to agree to the police’s call for extra funding to maintain the current level of terror awareness. In response to reports that Copenhagen Police will need…
MoreAnother referendum? Government moves to shed justice opt-out
While Denmark is committed to holding a referendum on the country’s EU justice opt-out before July next year, there could be yet another EU vote in the near future. Information reports today that…
MoreAussies look down on smoking Queen
The Australian media has shown disdain for Queen Margrethe’s habit of smoking in front of her grandchildren – the children of Aussie Princess Mary. From News.com.au: With her incredible figure and perfect complexion,…
MoreShippers welcome free trade deal with Vietnam
Danish business leaders have welcomed the prospect of a free trade deal between the EU and Vietnam. Cecilia Malmström, the EU’s trade commissioner, said a deal was reached on Tuesday morning following a telephone…
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