Data watchdog faces cutbacks
The government is planning to slash the Data Protection Authority’s (DPA) funding even though Denmark has seen a surge in data leaks from public bodies and private companies. Under the 2026 budget the…
MoreGovernment moves to stop violence against politicians
Parties will gather to discuss new measures against the growing intimidation of public officials after Denmark’s Democrats leader Inger Støjberg was subjected to a dangerous incident when a van driver attempted to push…
MoreSupreme Court ruling prompts government review of citizenship practices
The government is pausing all cases where Danish citizenship may have been granted by mistake following a Supreme Court ruling last week that revoked the citizenship of a man and his son by…
MoreSpecial ruling for evacuated Afghans set to expire
A temporary law allowing evacuated Afghans to stay in Denmark will expire on November 30. The special ruling, which granted temporary residence permits to Afghans who had assisted Danish authorities, such as translators…
MoreFundraiser brings in millions for children in Denmark and Gaza
Around 10,000 volunteers collected DKK 8.6m ($1.4m) in Sunday’s nationwide Red Barnet (Save the Children) fundraising drive. The agency’s fundraising director, Merete Gotsæd Falkenstrøm, said the effort shows the public is always willing…
MorePM offers support for allies: ‘Russian aggression unacceptable’
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has denounced Russia’s latest wave of aggression following drone attacks on Ukraine and airspace violations over Poland as ‘completely unacceptable’ and reiterated Denmark’s unwavering support for its allies. In…
MoreAnalysts: Denmark prepared for limited drone attacks
Danish military analysts are confident that Denmark could handle limited drone attacks from Russia but the situation would become more complex if larger numbers were deployed. After Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said…
MoreGovernment prepares emergency stores
The government is exploring the possibility of setting up ‘emergency preparedness stores’ throughout the country to ensure the public has access to basic goods during national emergencies such as blackouts, cyberattacks, extreme weather…
MoreMilitary favours European missile system over American Patriot
Military ‘top brass’ have recommended the European SAMP/T air defence system over the American Patriot in what would be the largest weapons deal in Denmark’s history. As the DKK25bn ($4bn) procurement process is…
MoreDenmark’s Democrats leader’s car attacked by aggressive driver
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has condemned the motorway harassment of Denmark’s Democrats leader Inger Støjberg as an attack on democratic values. After it was reported how a van driver allegedly tried to force…
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