Residency issue delays approval of new parliament
Speaker of the House Søren Gade was forced to postpone the customary vote to approve the new parliament, Tuesday, following media reports that newly-elected MP Emilie Schytte isn’t a resident of Denmark, as…
MoreParties push for tax reduction on fuel
A growing number of parties have backed the Danish People’s Party’s (DPP) call for a reduction in taxes and duties on fuel but the interim government remains reluctant to act during ongoing coalition…
MoreBorder controls extended
Temporary border controls at the German-Danish border have been extended for a further two months, compared to the usual six months. In a press release, Tuesday, the Justice Ministry said the shorter extension,…
MoreMonkey pox variant detected
For the first time ever a possible mpox variant has been detected in this country. The Danish Health Authority said the person in question is believed to have been infected through sexual contact…
MoreCouple charged with supporting Hamas
A 38-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were remanded in custody for four weeks by Glostrup District Court, Tuesday, on suspicion of promoting terrorism. According to the Public Prosecutor the couple ‘sold items of…
MoreCentrists seek power
The prospect of a new government without the two centrist parties is ‘highly unlikely’, Social Liberal leader Martin Lideggard said yesterday following a new round of talks with ‘royal investigator Mette Frederiksen. While…
MoreLiberals cautious after government talks
The Liberals’ (Venstre) first meeting with royal investigator, Mette Frederiksen, Monday was ‘productive’ according to deputy leader Stephanie Lose but further talks would be necessary before any decision can be made about forming…
MoreSocialists’ ultimatum – Liberals not wanted
The Green Left (Socialists/SF) have made it clear they will only support a left-wing government, possibly backed by the Moderates. On her way into the latest round of negotiations with ‘royal investigator’ Mette…
MoreVoters reward populist party’s ‘clear vision’
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) continues to win over voters due to its clear political position, focused policies, and a charismatic leader, BT’s political analyst Joachim B.Olsen said last night after the first…
MoreInflation up
Inflation increased to 1.2% in March, up from 0.7% in February, the latest Statistics Denmark figures show. The agency noted that the increase, the first since September, was primarly fuelled by higher transport…
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