Government’s allies breach parliamentary ‘truce’ and vote against corona crime bill
New snap legislation set to be passed by parliament today that will double, and in some cases even quadruple, the penalties for ‘corona-related crime’ is ‘fully justified’ according to its sponsor, the Liberals,…
MoreVirus updates
Infections on the rise….97% have recovered…Well-known specialist dies…. The number of corona cases rose, Wednesday, to 3,107, as did hospitalisations (535) dampening the optimism of the previous day that indicated a downward trend….
MoreGloomy National Bank: Growth could fall by 10%
In a pessimistic projection the National Bank warns the ‘boom has come to an abrupt end in early 2020’ and the export-driven economy will continue to suffer from weak demand from abroad even…
MoreCommentator: Government guided by health, not economy
The government’s strategy regarding reopening the country following the corona crisis won’t be influenced by the gloomy outlook from the National Bank, leading political commentator Hans Engell predicted last night. According to the…
MoreNew emergency powers for government
The government now has the authority to ban public gatherings of more than two people after parliament passed the latest round of emergency amendments to the epidemy bill late last night. Although it’s…
MoreDanish medical help for Spain, Italy?
The Social Liberals (Radikale) have urged the government to consider sending doctors to help out in Italy and Spain, the two EU countries most ravaged by the coronavirus. The party’s policy spokeswoman, Sofie…
MoreAllies demand renewed focus on climate post-corona
The government’s parliamentary allies have demanded fast action on climate talks as soon as the corona crisis eases off. Climate affairs have been put on hold but remain the Social Liberals’ top priority…
MoreVirus updates
Hospitalisations dip for first time….114 health workers test positive…Cruise ship to nowhere… For the first time during the current corona crisis the number of hospitalisations is falling. 529 people were in hospital yesterday…
MoreDanish diplomat shamed in China for breaching quarantine order
A Danish diplomat and her family in China have come under fire for, allegedly, violating local quarantine rules. According to the state-run Global Times local community officers issued a warning to three children…
MoreDouble whammy for smokers – price hike plus corona threat
As well as the increased threat of contracting the coronavirus around 1 million Danish smokers will wake up to an unpleasant surprise this morning – as part of the government’s 2020 budget a…
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