Liberals pour cold water on coalition talks
The Liberals (Venstre) have warned that there is little common ground and ‘not much to talk about’ with Mette Frederiksen and the Social Democrats as they head into government talks. Deputy leader Stephanie…
MoreLA slams water debate as ‘hysteria’
Liberal Alliance leader Alex Vanopslagh has dismissed the election debate over Denmark’s drinking water as ‘hysteria,’ saying the country’s water supply is perfectly safe. “It’s pure nonsense. We have clean drinking water. We…
MoreDenmark outspends U.S. on defence as share of GDP
Denmark has overtaken the United States in defence spending measured as a percentage of national output. According to the latest NATO report, Denmark allocated 3.34 percent of its GDP to defence in 2025,…
MoreInflation could hit 4.5% if Middle East crisis worsens
Inflation could surge to 4.5 percent this year if the war in the Middle East drags on and oil and gas supplies are disrupted, the National Bank has warned – growth could fall…
MoreSwedish teen jailed for attempted murder in Denmark
A 17-year-old Swedish girl has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempted murder in Denmark. Herning District Court heard, Thursday, how the teenager, who was only fifteen at the time, and…
MoreKing appoints Mette Frederiksen to lead government talks
(Acting) Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will lead the first round of negotiations to form a new government after Tuesday’s election failed to find a clear winner. After all 12 party leaders visited King…
MorePM battles for 3rd term
Although the Social Democrats experienced their worst election since since 1903 and Mette Frederiksen formally tendered her coalition government’s resignation to King Frederik on Wednesday, election expert Rune Stubager believes she could still…
MoreLeft-wing parties invite Moderates to join coalition
Green Left (SF) leader Pia Olsen Dyhr issued a ‘come and join us’ message to the Moderates last night after ‘royal investigator’ Mette Fredriksen said her aim is to put together a Social…
MoreCaretaker government in place to keep the wheels turning
Although the Social Democrat/Liberal/Moderates coalition has officially resigned there’s still a working government in place. In accordance with the Constitution, the outgoing government will continue running the country in a caretaker role but…
MoreDPP leader congratulated by Viktor Orbán
Danish People’s Party (DPP) leader Morten Messerschmidt was the biggest vote-getter in Tuesday’s election, securing 50,819 personal votes, underlining the strong comeback for the anti-migrant party which won 9.1 percent of the vote…
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