DPP MEP to use ‘Brexit defence’ against fraud charges
Disgraced Danish People’s Party (DPP) MEP Morten Messerschmidt returned to work at the European Parliament in Brussels, Tuesday, determined to fight allegations of fraud. The controversial MEP has been on sick leave since…
MoreHomeless denounce new anti-begging law
New anti-begging legislation, aimed at stopping the surge of Roma beggars on the streets of Denmark’s biggest cities, will criminalise very vulnerable people a spokesman for the homeless warned last night. The government’s…
MoreDenmark best for business
Denmark has Europe’s most favourable business conditions, at least according to the European Chamber which ranks European countries based on their business environment. The ‘EuCham score’ is reflected on a scale from 0 to 100,…
MoreDenmark no.1 in clean energy
Denmark tops the 2017 Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2017, published by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and Cleantech Group (CTG), moving up from 5th place in 2014. The index represents ‘the most innovative…
MoreFinance watchdog targets money laundering
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will closely monitor how Danish banks deal with possible money laundering when a new law to combat the crime comes into effect this month. Deputy Director General Thomas…
MoreGovernment closes down troubled tax authority
After a series of scandals that have cost the state billions of kroner the government has decided to close down the National Tax Authority (SKAT) next year and replace it with seven regional…
MoreVoters want border control extension
A significant majority of the electorate want to maintain border control after the EU Commission’s temporary extension expires later this year. When EU Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos granted five countries, including Denmark,…
MoreGermany imposes checks along Danish border
Germany introduced increased border checks along the Danish border, Monday, as part of security measures imposed ahead of the July 7-8 G20 summit in Hamburg, Interior Minister Thomes de Maiziere, who has referred…
MoreMilitary could protect mail carriers
A local councillor has suggested employing the military to protect mail carriers in the crime-ridden social housing district of Vollsmose in Odense, Denmark’s 3rd-biggest city, where national post service Postnord has suspended all…
MoreGovernment aims to maintain control of airport
The government is considering new legislation to ensure the state’s continued involvement in Copenhagen Airport after reports that majority shareholder, Australian investment bank Macquarie, is looking for a buyer. Macquarie, which holds 58%…
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