Tibet Affair: Ministry defied Chinese request to suppress protests
The head of the Asia Department of the Foreign Ministry has testified that he flatly refused to enforce China’s requests for suppression of free-speech during a state visit. The testimony was heard yesterday…
MoreBrexit Minister visits Denmark
Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen met with Britain’s Brexit Minister David Davis on Thursday to discuss plans following the separation of Britain from the EU. The two countries have historically been allies within the…
MoreTrump could force Denmark to look north
Russian aggression in the Baltics and President Trump’s defence demands could force Denmark to strengthen its military ties with Norway, Sweden, and Finland, leading Danish and Norwegian military experts claim. While the other…
MoreDenmark could be sidelined in two-speed EU
President of the European Commission set out the EU’s ‘five pathways to unity’ survival blueprint after Brexit, Wednesday, which could risk sidelining Denmark as a ‘B-member’ of the 28-state-bloc. The various plans range from…
MoreDPP reject two speed EU
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has warned that a two-speed European Union will hurt Denmark in the long term. On Wednesday the president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker announced his plan for…
MoreNorway overtakes DK as USA ally
Norway has forged close links with the new Trump Administration over the past month, causing concern that Denmark is being left behind. On Wednesday Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende met with American Secretary…
MoreGovernment tables plan to fund property tax freeze
The government has finally put forward its plan for how to fund the proposed property tax freeze. In order to maintain the politically contentious stay on tax rates for homeowners, the government will…
MoreGlobal magazine highlights Denmark’s second city
Top American fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue strongly promotes the charms of Denmark’s ‘second city’, Aarhus, in its latest issue – ‘the perfect mix of small town charm and Copenhagen-cool’. From Vogue: Hidden…
MoreBusiness Shorts
Copenhagen Airport is growing/ Maersk still in negotiations with the government/ Danish app saving lives in Africa Airport: Copenhagen Airport increased its annual number of passengers by 10% in 2016. That resulted in the…
MorePrivatisations have devalued employees
According to new research from Aarhus University, privatisations of public sector projects have taken a heavy toll on employees over the past decade. The study followed 15,000 employees who moved from public sector…
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