Løkke’s unpopularity fuels Moderates’ decline
The Moderates’ decline since the 2022 general election is mirrored by party leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s disastrous approval ratings. The former prime minister is the country’s most unpopular party leader and minister, with…
MoreRed/Greens at the crossroads
The Red/Greens (Enhedslisten) specially convened annual general meeting (AGM) next month could be a ‘critical moment’ in the party’s history, titular leader Pelle Dragsted said last night. The division within the far-left party’s…
MoreExports to U.S. up but Trump tariffs cause concern
Danish exports to the USA increased by more than 20% in the first nine months of this year. The latest foreign trade figures from Statistics Denmark show goods and services exports to the…
MoreMore investment in Ukraine’s defence industry.
The Defence Ministry has concluded agreements that will trigger further investment in Ukraine’s own defence industry. Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, who during a visit to Kyiv in September signed a memorandum of…
MoreGuns, knives, hand grenades surrendered in weapons amnesty
2,681 weapons were surrendered during the first five days of a nationwide amnesty this month to encourage people to hand in their illegal weapons anonymously and with no repercussions. According to police figures,…
MoreInflation up
Annual inflation rose slightly in October, to 1.6% from 1.3% the previous month. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show prices increased mainly for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.9% vs 2.7% in September) and…
MorePM ‘concerned’ about Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned of ‘major challenges’ ahead for both Danish and European companies following Donald Trump’s election victory last week. She told TV2 her 12-minute phone conversation with the president-elect,…
MoreMuslim association illegally claimed DKK1.5m in public funding
A Muslim association has illegally received around DKK1.5m (€200,000) in public funding. The Islamic Centre for European Countries was awarded the money to host cultural activities, such as dance, theatre, and cooking events…
MoreCould Trump make new bid for Greenland?
A staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump has speculated about the U.S. launching a new bid to buy Greenland. Following the convicted felon’s election victory on Tuesday, Georgia Representative Mike Collins posted an…
MoreRed/Green leadership in stand-off with members over Israel policy
The far-left Red/Greens have called an extraordinary annual meeting for December 14th following months of internal dissent and criticism aimed at party leadership. At an emergency meeting last night it was agreed that the…
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