Four in ten Danes fear Russian attack on NATO within five years
A new Berlingske poll shows that 56% of Danes expect Russia to attack another country within five years, while 38% believe a European NATO member could be next. Russia has gained considerable experience…
MoreDefence ramps up F-35 training with new simulators
F-35 pilots will soon be training in more realistic combat conditions, as the Defence Ministry moves to acquire new threat simulation systems. The systems simulate enemy radar and missile threats, allowing pilots to…
MoreNew DKK 264m plan aims to break cycle of addiction, debt and homelessness
The government has pledged DKK 264 million ($39.5 million) to overhaul its approach to the country’s 12,000 most vulnerable citizens. The so-called ‘dignity reform’ was presented on Friday Mændenes Hjem shelter for homeless…
MoreGovernment cracks down on child abuse
The government will increase prison sentences for assault against children and partners, Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard announced in a press release Sunday morning, as part of a broader effort to tackle domestic violence….
MoreHouse Speaker dismisses side job controversy as ‘baseless’
Speaker of the House Søren Gade (V) has responded to mounting criticism over the potential conflict of interest concerning his paid chairmanship of the Port of Esbjerg’s board while serving as House Speaker….
MoreLiberals and Moderates want economic repercussions for Israel over Gaza
The Liberals (Venstre) and Moderates want Denmark to join other EU countries in examining whether Israel should face economic penalties over its military offensive in Gaza. Christian Friis Bach, the Liberal’s EU and…
MoreAlternatives demand climate neutrality by 2035
The Alternatives have proposed a bold plan to reach 100% greenhouse gas reduction by 2035 – ten years earlier than the government’s target of 2045. The plan would cost DKK 85 billion ($12.7…
MoreDenmark could scrap defence deal if U.S. seizes Greenland
The government says Denmark can walk away from its new defence agreement with the U.S. if Washington tries to take control of Greenland. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen made the statement in response…
MoreGreenland seeks stronger voice in global food policy
Greenland has applied to become an associate member of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its own name, hoping to gain greater influence over global food policy. The move would give…
MoreHearing on U.S. troops may be partly behind closed doors
Defence Committee chair Rasmus Jarlov has suggested a mix of open and closed sessions as a compromise for the contentious hearing about the U.S. military presence on Danish bases in Jutland. Under Mr…
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