Experts sound alarm over inadequate flood defences
Researchers warn that Denmark is unprepared for the growing threat of floods, with potential economic damage running into billions. “By the end of this century, water levels could be 70 to 130 centimetres…
MorePM co-signs declaration for a ceasefire in Ukraine
Despite consistently stating for the past three years that the war in Ukraine will only end when Russia gives up its invasion Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has co-signed a declaration supporting negotiations for…
MorePM: Conventions stop Denmark from deporting criminal foreigners
The government wants to deport more criminal foreigners but is hindered by international conventions, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said yesterday during a parliamentary question time grilling. In response to Denmark’s Democrats leader Inger…
MoreDPP leader ‘shocked’ by revelations about spy boss’s sex life
Danish People’s Party (DPP) leader Morten Messerschmidt recalled yesterday how he left a Justice Ministry briefing two years ago ‘shocked’ after being provided with intimate details about former ‘spy boss’ Lars Findsen’s sex…
MoreDenmark cleared of abusing Iraqi prisoners
Denmark has been acquitted in the 14-year-long legal battle over the treatment of Iraqi prisoners during a 2004 military operation. The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Denmark did not breach…
MoreECHR rules against Denmark on ‘Nazi’ issue
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Denmark violated blogger Mathias Friis Mortensen’s right to free speech when he was convicted of defaming anti-Islamist politician Rasmus Paludan in 2021. Mr Mortensen…
MoreStrong economic report but uncertainty looms
It’s ‘full speed ahead’ for the economy according to the so-called ’Wise Men’ of the Economic Council in their autumn report, published Tuesday, with record-high employment, stable inflation, and strong public finances. Growth…
MoreTemporary border controls extended again
Temporary border controls at the German-Danish border will remain in place for another six months. In a press release Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said the basis for the extension is the same as…
MoreTrade surplus down
The foreign trade surplus decreased markedly in August as imports outstripped exports. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the total trade surplus dropped to DKK 22.2bn ($3.5bn) in August from DKK 34.9bn ($5.3bn)the…
MoreDenmark supports Trump’s ceasefire proposal in Ukraine
Denmark will support US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire along the current frontline in eastern Ukraine. Speaking on the sidelines of an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg, Monday, Foreign Minister…
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