The Social authorities have asked the police to investigate three voluntary organisations suspected of misappropriating public funds, forging documents, and violating accountancy laws. The three organisations received government grants totalling DKK4.4m between 2014-17…

After Austria informed the EU Commission yesterday that it intends to extend border control until May 2019, the Danish Integration Ministry confirmed it’s in the process of renewing Denmark’s application. Denmark is one…

Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen is in New York where the UN will vote today on Denmark’s candidacy for a seat on the Human Rights Council (UNHCR). Ahead of the trip Mr Samuelsen said…

Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stressed Denmark’s continuing support for Israel during talks with President Reuven Rivlin, Thursday. The Israeli president landed in Denmark on Tuesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of a…

Integration Minister Inger Støjberg has dismissed claims that the government’s low start rate for welfare claimants – the so-called ‘integration benefit’ – is in violation of the Danish constitution. After winning the election…

A new poll shows a virtual dead heat between the two opposing parliamentary factions, but only if the Alternatives refuse to back either side. With a general election approaching fast, the latest Norstat…

Police have questioned two women suspected of aiding and abetting the 64-year old welfare worker who’s embezzled DKK111m ($17m) from the social authorities. The two haven’t yet been formally charged but police believe…

Despite its massive money laundering problems the Danske Bank has re-won the tender to process the state’s payments. Innovation Minister Sophie Løhde said the bank gave the best offer so the state is…

The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has warned it will block next year’s budget unless money is found to extend border control. After the first round of pre-negotiations, Wednesday, DPP leader Kristian Thulesen Dahl…

Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has urged Great Britain to make concessions as it approaches the final straight for Brexit. Ahead of next week’s EU summit, seen as the most likely opportunity for…