Defence opt-out keeps Denmark out of EU missions
Denmark is increasingly being kept out of EU military and security missions by its defence opt-out. A new report by Copenhagen think-tank Europa shows the opt-out has been activated 189 times since it…
MoreState edited critical power report
The Red/Greens have called for a probe into reports the state ‘doctored’ a report about new, high-voltage power lines in Jutland. At the start of October Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen told a parliamentary…
MoreCan exports resist downturn?
As the global economy slows down Berlingske has pinpointed the strengths – and weaknesses – of the Danish export sector, the backbone of Denmark’s upswing over the past six years. According to the…
MoreNational Bank intervenes to shore up ailing krone
For the first time since January the National Bank has been forced to enter foreign currency markets to support the Danish krone’s fixed link to the euro. The Bank spent DKK400m in October…
MoreDanish lawmakers concerned about ‘aggressive U.S. interest’ in Greenland
Danish lawmakers have raised concerns about the USA’s charm offensive in Greenland. Following a recent visit to the Arctic country, when U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and state department officials held meetings…
MoreDPP wants North Sea black gold to fund green conversion
The state’s future revenue from North Sea oil should be counter-spent on green conversion – the latest proposal from the Danish People’s Party with backing from the Social Liberals (Radikale). DPP leader Kristian…
MoreLA nearly quit government in 2017
The Liberal Alliance (LA) was very close to quitting the tripartite centre-right coalition in 2017 after being forced to back down on its demands for tax cuts in budget negotiations. Berlingske reports how…
MoreNew book: Muslim refugees can’t be bothered to work
Many Muslim refugees in this country would prefer to collect social benefits than work and are often helped by sympathetic, left-wing public employees according to a new, tell-all book by social worker Ali…
MoreDefence Minister clamps down on cronyism in military
Defence Minister Trine Bramsen is determined to stop the culture of favouritism and nepotism that has damaged the Danish military’s reputation. The Defence Ministry is working on new job application guidelines for the…
MoreU.S. still hopes to block Nord Stream 2
The U.S. says it is still looking for ways to block the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany that was cleared for transit through Denmark’s economic zone by the Danish…
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