Ex-justice minister in professional secrecy dispute
Former justice minister Søren Pind could have breached professional secrecy in his autobiography published this week by referring to a 2015 meeting with the U.S. FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). In the book…
MoreGovernment wants smoke-free generation but dithers on price increase
The government’s long-awaited anti-smoking action plan has been dismissed as ‘toothless’ by health insiders. Ahead of the election the Social Democrats promised to fight for a smoke-free generation by 2030 but their proposal to…
MoreGovernment pulls the plug on refugee island
A plan to house failed asylum seeker or criminal immigrants at a purpose-built deportation camp on the deserted island of Lindholm has now been officially dropped by the government. The plan, passed by…
MoreDKK 1.2bn cash boost for police
The government has added an extra DKK1.2bn ($160m) to next year’s budget to to enable the police to recruit more officers and reduce the force’s 800,000 ‘overtime mountain’ built up this year. Justice…
MoreNational Bank lowers growth projection as global economy slows
The National Bank has lowered its growth forecast for 2020 following the slowdown of the global economy. In its latest report published this week the bank slashed its economic growth forecast for next…
MoreSwedish national charged with tax bombing
A 23-year-old man detained at Copenhagen Airport earlier this week has been charged with bombing the Danish Tax Agency last month. A police spokesman said the man, a Swedish national who was on…
MoreBusiness shorts
German gas for Danish consumers as North Sea oil field shuts down for renovation / Danish Crown introduces new look / New 5-star Copenhagen hotel…. Germany will supply Danish households with gas for…
MoreNorth Sea investment threatens government’s climate goals
The government is facing a difficult choice between its ambitious climate target and extracting new oil in the North Sea. As Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen considers whether to grant four foreign companies new…
MoreGovernment sets up Brexit task force
The government has set up a cabinet-level emergency group to deal with a potential ‘turbulent period’ following Great Britain’s scheduled withdrawal from the EU on October 31st. At a press conference, Wednesday, Foreign…
MoreEx-business minister quits politics to join enemy camp
The Social Democrats’ Henrik Sass Larsen, once seen as the rising star of the party, has quit politics to become managing director of DVCA, a trade association for venture and capital funds that…
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