Vestager handed new EU role as she prepares to leave
Although her term as Executive Vice President of the European Commission is coming to an end, former Social Liberal (Radikale) leader Margrethe Vestager has been asked to take over the duties of French…
MoreIMF forecasts ‘robust growth’ for economy
The Danish economy is expected to grow by 1.9% this year and 1.6% next year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, matching the government’s own 2024 forecast from August but less than…
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Vestas wins first offshore order in U.S……DSV completes German buyout ….Bavarian Nordic pledges 2m Mpox vaccines to Africa Clean energy giant Vestas has secured its first US offshore order for 54 wind turbines…
MorePopulist party aims to outlaw ‘Islamic lifestyle’
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) is trying to return to its ani-migrant roots with a new proposal aimed at restricting Muslims who continue to live an ‘Islamic lifestyle’ in Denmark. In an interview…
MoreControversial DPP founder bows out
77-year-old Danish People’s Party (DPP) founder Pia Kjærsgaard has announced she’ll be leaving parliament at the next election. The former Speaker of the House, seen as the architect of Denmark’s strict immigration policy, told…
MoreEx-Moderates MP speaks out on sexism scandal
In his first TV interview regarding the Moderates sexism scandal co-founder Jeppe Søe said he was sad to see that what was supposed to be a unique political party has ended up just like any other…
MoreUkraine receives Danish-financed howitzers
The Ukrainian military has taken delivery of the 18 Bohdana howitzers financed by Denmark but produced by Ukraine itself. During a visit to Ukraine earlier this year, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen signed…
MoreMykolaiv honours Denmark
A mural honouring the ‘friendship and cooperation’ with Denmark was unveiled close to Denmark’s consulate in the center of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, over the weekend. The painting depicts prominent Danish sights such as Tivoli…
MoreRed/Greens activist defied leadership, met with DFLP leader
A prominent member of the Red/Greens has defied the party line by meeting a leader of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) and publishing a statement denying the group’s involvement…
MoreThe Week That Was, September 9th – 15th 2024:
Politics/Economy: Ex-Moderates MP Jeppe Søe challenged leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s claim there’s no sexism within the party – the co-founder of the party said he he had spoken with 11 party administration workers…
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