New poll: Opposition leader ‘most trustworthy’
Mette Frederiksen is not only favourite to become Denmark’s next prime minister, she’s also seen as the ‘most trustworthy’ party leader by voters. In a snap poll taken after the election was called,…
MoreCoalition leaders exclude extremist
Both Prime Minster Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Conservative leader Søren Pape Poulsen said yesterday they could not be part of any government that relies on the support of the far-right ‘Stram Kurs’ (Hard…
MoreFormer Danske Bank boss charged in money laundering scandal
The public prosecutor has charged Thomas Borgen, former CEO of Danske Bank, over his involvement in the money laundering scandal. Financial daily Børsen reported how police raided Mr Borgen’s home on March 12….
MoreDanish businessmen in international fraud scam
A number of Danish businessmen are at the centre of an international DKK540m VAT fraud scam with links to various European countries, USA, and Dubai. Business magazine Finans, in cooperation with left wing…
MoreNew poll: Extremists on course for parliament as right-wing parties falter
The far-right right ‘Stram Kurs’ (Hard Line) party is heading for parliament at the expense of the Danish People’s Party (DPP) and anti-migrant New Conservatives. The latest Voxmeter poll for Ritzau News indicates Stram…
MorePaludan was too extreme for anti-migrant party
Rasmus Paludan, head of the far-right right ‘Stram Kurs’ (Hard Line) party, has previously been thrown out of the anti-migrant New Conservatives for making inflammatory and racist comments. Leader Pernille Vermlund confirmed to tabloild…
MoreHead injury could be the source of anti-Islamist’s erratic behaviour
2015 High Court documents reveal how notorious Islam critic Rasmus Paludan, head of the far-right right ‘Stram Kurs’ (Hard Line) party, suffered a head injury in 2005 that made him unable to handle conflict….
MoreElection date speculation as PM dallies
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen defied political commentators’ expectations yesterday by failing to call a general election to coincide with the EU election on May 26th. However, although a 3-week time frame is…
MoreDenmark urges EU to flex foreign policy muscles
Denmark and eight European allies have challenged the EU to play a more decisive role international affairs. A joint position paper signed by Denmark, Germany, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Romania,…
MoreDPP calls for more administration of Greenland following sex abuse revelations
Denmark needs to place Greenland under administration for violating international child conventions, the Danish People’s Party’s Søren Espersen said last night after a TV documentary revealed widespread sexual abuse of minors in the…
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