DPP links government role to new EU referendum
Danish People’s Party (DPP) leader Kristian Thulesen Dahl has demanded a new EU referendum as the price for his party’s participation in a new centre-right government after the next election, if the ‘blue…
MoreLiberals dismiss referendum demand
The Liberals have signaled further division with their biggest ally on the right by dismissing the Danish People’s Party’s (DPP) demand for a new EU referendum as the price for joining government. The…
MoreMore support for EU after Brexit
Danish voters’ affection for the EU has increased since the Brexit vote, while at the same time the demand for a similar in/out referendum has fallen drastically. Two new Megafon polls reflect a…
MoreReforms, but no tax relief since 2001
Despite a raft of reforms since 2001 income tax today is the same as it was in 2001. A new study by the Confederation of Danish Enterprise (DE) shows that even though voters…
MoreGovernment’s allies support crackdown on refugees in return for tax relief
All parties on the right have expressed a willingness to accept the Danish People’s Party’s (DDP) demand for more immigration restrictions in return for tax relief. The Liberal Alliance’s tax spokesman, Joachim B….
MoreBank watchdog: Brexit will weaken non-euro countries’ bargaining position
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union will weaken the ability of the remaining non-euro members to shape financial regulation, according to Denmark’s bank watchdog. From Bloomberg News: “We’ve lost a heavyweight in…
MoreThe Week That Was, June 27th – July 3rd 2016
Politics/Economy The Danish People’s Party (DPP) proposed that highly skilled immigrants should be required to pay for welfare services such as doctor appointments, schools, kindergartens, and hospital treatment. During a personal visit to…
MoreDPP: Bill immigrants for welfare serivces
Highly skilled immigrants who come to Denmark to work should be required to pay for welfare services such as doctor appointments, schools, kindergartens, and hospital treatment – the latest proposal from the populist…
MoreBrexit could benefit Europol negotiations
Great Britain’s exit from the EU could boost Denmark’s hopes of staying in Europol, according to Danish People’s Party leader Kristian Thulesen Dahl who said the EU now has the perfect opportunity to…
MoreLiberal turnaround on new referendum
The ruling Liberal Party’s EU spokesman was forced to back down yesterday from his claim that the government is prepared to call a new EU referendum early next year if Denmark fails to…
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