Election fever as polls signal dead heat – ‘Løkke’ in the driving seat
With Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expected to call an election at any time – possibly even today at the official opening of parliament – two new opinion polls signal a virtual dead heat…
MoreElection ‘stay of execution’
Today marks the official opening of parliament and the deadline for the Social Liberals’ (Radikale) threat to topple the government – but the centrist party has given the prime minister a short, 1-day…
MoreNew defence report warns of a ‘dark and uncertain’ future for Denmark.
76 years ago Winston Churchill warned of a Soviet ’Iron Curtain’ descending on the European continent – a new government report echoes the British wartime hero and projects a ‘dark and uncertain’ future…
MoreForeign Minister after ambassador meeting: Russian referendums a ‘farce’
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said yesterday he would continue to criticise and condemn Russia’s behaviour ‘in the strongest possible terms’ after Russia’s Ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, was summoned to explain his country’s…
MoreWaters around pipeline leaks designated as crime scene
Sweden’s public prosecutor has designated the area around the Nord Stream pipeline leaks in Swedish waters close to the Danish island of Bornholm as a ‘crime scene’ while the suspected sabotage is investigated….
MoreDenmark pledges a further €30.1m for arms to Ukraine
Denmark, Germany, and Norway have agreed to jointly finance eight new Zuzana-2 howitzer guns for the Ukrainian army, costing DKK 685m (€92m). Denmark is donating DKK230m (€30.1m) for the guns that will be…
MoreQueen sorry for upsetting son
Queen Margrethe has reacted to reports of a rift in the Royal Family and the ‘difficult’ decision to strip her grandchildren of their titles. A bitter royal row has unfolded in recent days…
MoreDenmark makes first post opt-out EU military contribution
Denmark is sending two air ambulance helicopters to Bosnia, the first official military contribution to an EU-led operation since voters ditched the defence-opt out last June. According to the Defence Ministry, the decision…
MoreWhen will PM pull the election trigger?
The Social Liberals (Radikale) will need to wait a few days more to execute their election threat. The centrist party has threatened to topple the government unless the prime minister calls a general…
MoreMette will continue to lead Social Democrats – win or lose
The prime minister has said she definitely won’t be stepping down as party leader if the Social Democrats lose the upcoming election. In an interview with TV2, Ms Frederiksen said she would continue…
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