‘Wise men’ predict sharp economy slowdown
Denmark’s economy is expected to slow significantly over the next two years, with high energy prices posing a risk to growth, inflation and employment, according to the so-called ‘wise men’ of the Economic…
MoreThousands of students could lose grants
Around 14,000 students in higher education who live with their parents could lose their student grants (SU) entirely under a government proposal, while a further 8,000 would receive reduced payments. The figures, provided…
MoreLøkke rejects Trump’s plans to ease sanctions on Russia
Lars Løkke Rasmussen has rejected US President Donald Trump’s plans to suspend a number of sanctions against Russia. Speaking on Monday after a state visit by Vietnam the Foreign Minister said easing sanctions…
MoreJournalists attacked by police during anti-racism demonstration
Two press photographers were struck with police batons while covering demonstrations in Copenhagen on Saturday, when organisations, trade unions and political parties staged a counter-demonstration against racism and so-called ‘remigration’. Copenhagen Police have…
MoreForeign workers should learn Danish before coming to Denmark
The government wants employers to pay for Danish lessons for workers from outside the EU before they arrive in this country, arguing that businesses must take greater responsibility for integration. Immigration Minister Kaare…
MoreEx-Speaker’s exit gives temporary relief for under pressure Liberal leader
Former cabinet minister and speaker of the house Søren Gade’t decision to quit parliament is a relief for Liberal (Venstre) leader Troels Lund Poulsen, according to leading political analysts, but the party’s deeper…
MoreNykredit manages billions in blacklisted arms, tobacco and oil firms
Nykredit, the Nordic region’s biggest financial institution, manages investments worth DKK2.4bn ($360m) in 43 companies it’s excluded, including arms manufacturers, tobacco producers and fossil fuel giants. According to an investigation by Finans the…
MoreIslamist says death penalty for homosexuality is ‘perfect’
Leading Muslim commentator Abud Mustafa has said that a society in which Islam is fully implemented would be his ideal society even if it means the death penalty for homosexuality. Mr Mustafa made…
MoreMinister demands crackdown on misogyny in TikTok feeds
Education and Digitalisation Minister Christina Egelund wants to ban addictive social media algorithms after a new study found that young men were exposed to misogynistic content on TikTok within minutes of scrolling. The…
MoreGovernment rejects Russian security proposal
The government has rejected a Russian approach for a security agreement aimed at preventing military incidents at sea and in the air following a clash at sea in mid-September when a Russian frigate…
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