Renewed Minkgate problems for PM
A united opposition has summoned the government to an emergency debate on the controversial deletion of the prime minister’s text messages in connection with the 2020 Minkgate affair.The move follows new revelations that…
MoreMore checks on Russian ships in Danish waters
The government has launched a crackdown on ageing oil tankers operating in Danish waters – specifically, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. In a press release, Monday, Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke said the new measures would…
MoreNew deal paves the way for more Ukrainian arms companies in Denmark
A new defence cooperation deal between Denmark and Ukraine will allow more Ukrainian weapons manufacturers to establish production facilities in Denmark. Speaking at the International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC3) in Kyiv, Monday, Defence…
MorePopulists now biggest party on the right
The Danish People’s Party’s (DPP) ‘Lazarus-like’ comeback continues. A new Epinion poll shows the populist party would win 12% of the vote if an election was held today, making the DPP largest party…
MoreDPP leader could be forced to cooperate with ‘arch enemy’
Moderates leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s party is now polling at under 3%, a sharp fall from the 9.3% it received at the 2022 election – and a potential headache for Danish People’s Party…
MoreNATO boss in Copenhagen
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte returned to Copenhagen, Monday to discuss the security situation in Europe and the alliance’s continued support for Ukraine with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The meeting came after the…
MoreNew NATO command centre in Arctic a target for Russian espionage
Norwegian intelligence services have warned that NATO’s new air operations command centre in Bodø, north of the Arctic Circle, could become a key target for Russian espionage. The centre, which will oversee NATO’s…
MoreIntelligenge Agency sounds the alarm over Russia’s hybrid war
The Defence Intelligence Agency (FE) has echoed Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s warning that Russia is conducting a hybrid war against Denmark and the West. At a press conference, Friday, in connection with the…
MoreDenmark vows to push for Ukraine’s EU membership despite Hungarian opposition
Denmark will continue to push for Ukraine’s accession to the EU even though Hungary stands in the way. Following last week’s informal meetings of European leaders in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called…
MoreGovernment renews interest in Israeli missiles
Following the recent spate of drone incursions over Danish airports and military sites the Defence Ministry has revived its interest in purchasing Israel’s Barak MX defence system. According to DR News the MX,…
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