Socialists back government, defy allies
The Socialist People’s Party (SPP) has declined to back its ‘red bloc’ allies’ threat to topple the government unless it gets moving on the climate very soon. Social Liberal (Radikale) leader Morten Østergaard…
MoreSocial Democrats increase lead despite negative issues
The ruling Social Democrats have increased their lead in the polls despite a number of damaging political issues. The latest poll by Epinion for DR News shows the party would win 27% of…
MoreForward Party stuck in reverse
The newly formed ‘Forward Party’ is stuck on zero in the opinion polls as it struggles to collect the 20,260 signatures required to stand at the next general election. In the latest Epinion…
MoreDanish rescue mission in Mediterranean as crew defies order to push back migrants
A Danish patrol boat patrolling the Aegean Sea defied an order to force back rescued migrants in the Mediterranean last week. Politico reports how the Danish boat was patrolling the sea between Turkey…
MoreNews in brief
CPH Airport figures down 33%….Industrial production down…Russian disinformation targets Baltic Pipe project…. Passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport have fallen by a third since the outbreak of the coronavirus – a ‘dramatic drop’ that…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 2nd – March 8th 2020:
Politics/Economy: The Confederation of Danish Industries (DI) warned that economic growth could fall by more than a third this year if the coronavirus turns into a global pandemic. The Finance Ministry reported a…
MoreDiplomat hit by coronavirus
A diplomat at Denmark’s embassy in Iran has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Danish Foreign Ministry said last night the person was diagnosed when given a health check ahead of a return…
MoreEx-international diagnosed with coronavirus – club sends 13 staff home
Danish Super League club Brøndby FC has sent 13 employees home to ’self-isolation’ after ex-player Thomas Kahlenberg was diagnosed with the coronavirus yesterday. The 36-year-old former international, who played 47 times for Denmark,…
MoreClimate minister in a hurry – can’t wait for EU Commission
Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen has said he can’t wait 6 months for the EU Commission to define its climate policy. The European Commission unveiled a ’climate law’ on Wednesday to make the EU’s…
MoreUnder pressure from Erdogan, Denmark considers more funding for Turkey
The government is ready to provide more funding for Turkey even though Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said yesterday it’s ‘totally unacceptable’ to see President Ergodan exploiting the refugee and migrant crisis to exert…
More
Danish Krone Exchange Rate