Danish neo-Nazis could be listed alongside Islamic State, al-Qaeda in U.S.
A group of U.S. lawmakers has called on the U.S. State Department to add a Danish neo-Nazi movement to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTO). 40 Democrats in the House of Representatives…
More50% of voters see immigration as a threat
The Danish public’s concern about immigration has never been higher. A new study by business and political magazine Mandag Morgen shows half of the electorate see immigration as a threat to society, the…
MorePolice ban right-wing party’s conference
Police in Funen banned the far-right ‘Stram Kurs’ (Hard Line) party from holding its national conference on Saturday due to ‘security concerns’. The conference was scheduled to start at the Milling Hotel Park in…
MoreTurkish invasion inflames rival passions in Denmark
The always tense relationship between Turkish and Kurdish groups in Denmark has worsened following Turkey’s Syria offensive according to insiders on both sides. Tabloid daily BT reports how Turkish residents have posted celebratory…
MorePM accused of ‘juggling’ EU budget numbers
The Social Liberals, the government’s parliamentary backer, have questioned Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s claim that the EU’s expenditure on administration will rise by DKK35bn (€4.66bn) in its long-term budget for 2021-27– the Multi-annual…
MoreDanish government preparing for hard Brexit
Denmark is ready to vote for the EU-UK deal hammered out by British prime minister Boris Johnson and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker last week but following the events of Saturday,…
MoreThai girl’s return signals change in residency policy
14 year-old Thai girl Mint, who was controversially deported to Thailand last year under the terms of the previous government’s strict family reunification rules, was allowed to return to Denmark last week and apply…
MoreThink tank: Extra DKK1.2bn for police will have minimal effect on crime figures
The government’s promise of an extra DKK1.2bn in funding for the police won’t make the public any safer according to the Kraka think tank. In her maiden speech to parliament at the start…
MorePM welcomes Brexit deal but sad to see UK leave
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomed the EU-UK Brexit deal agreed yesterday but said she was still disappointed to see Great Britain leaving the union. She said Brexit is something Britain wants, not the EU…
MoreLeft-wing push for ban on gambling ads
The centre-left majority in parliament is ready to ban gambling adverts on TV and radio that, according to new figures, have increased by 300% over the past seven years. Tax Minister Moren Bødskov,…
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