Social Democrats call for national plan to prevent Islam radicalisation
The Social Democrats have called for a national ‘Islamism preparedness plan’ that would allow the social authorities to intervene if minors seek to convert to Islam. In an interview with BT the party’s…
MoreDenmark ready to contribute to Strait of Hormuz mission
Denmark has signed a declaration alongside more than 20 countries promising to contribute to efforts to ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, published Friday by Denmark, UK, France, Germany,…
MoreDefection at Iranian Embassy?
According to unconfirmed reports in foreign media a high-ranking diplomat at the Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen has defected and applied for asylum in this country. Both Iran International and the Jerusalem Post name…
MoreLøkke: NATO intact despite ‘extraordinary’ Greenland tensions earlier this year
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has insisted that NATO is still intact despite the ‘extraordinary’ situation with the U.S. over Greenland earlier this year. When questioned by DR News, Thursday, he defended Denmark’s…
MorePM: ‘U.S. still desires Greenland takeover’
The U.S. bid to take over Greenland still exists but Denmark is now in a stronger position thanks to its European allies, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters on the sidelines of an…
MoreAnti-migrant party lays out ‘non-negotiable’ immigration plan
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) leader has presented the ‘toughest immigration plan in Danish history’ and warned it’s non-negotiable. The long list of strict proposals presented by party leader Morten Messerschmidt, Thursday, includes…
MoreDPP plan to block Muslim workers would damage leisure industry
The Danish People’s Party (DPP)’s proposal to ban work permits for people from countries with Muslim majorities would create ‘a huge problem’ for Denmark’s hotels and restaurants, industry leaders have warned. The party’s…
MoreElection briefs
Lars Løkke Rasmussen would like to be prime minister again – but called it ‘highly unrealistic.’ In a Thursday interview with Jyllands-Posten, the former PM, who has held the post twice before, said…
MoreLA leader calls for broad, centre right alliance to block PM
Liberal Alliance (LA) leader Alex Vanopslagh has called for an unlikely broad right-wing alliance to block Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen from staying in power. In an interview with financial daily Børsen, he warned…
MorePig farmers offer buyout plan amid election heat
Pig producers have proposed a voluntary exit or permanent restructuring scheme in response to the massive criticism of swine production during the election campaign. The proposal aims to reduce the pig population without…
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