DKK250m to help struggling teens
The government has appropriated more than DKK250m ($40m) to get more young people termed ‘vulnerable’ into the labour market or training. The funding will be funneled through two initiatives – Flere unge skal…
MoreDanish EU Presidency pushes ahead with South America trade deal despite French ‘non’
In its role as EU President Denmark is struggling to get a major trade deal with Latin American countries over the line. France has derailed efforts to finalise the long-awaited agreement with the…
MoreGovernment pulls back on VPN ban
The government has watered down its controversial proposal to restrict the use of VPN (Virtual Private Networks) connections following a public backlash. VPNs are widely used by internet users to – illegally –…
MorePM, King send condolences to Australia as police heighten security around Jewish sites
The National Police (Rigspolitet) have increased their visibility around Jewish sites following the deadly terrorist attack in Australia in which fifteen people, including a child, were killed during a shooting at Bondi Beach…
MoreIslam Christmas happening ‘inappropriate’
A Muslim happening in Copenhagen over the weekend has been denounced as ‘inappropriate’ and a ‘provocation’. After a group of young Muslims spent hours reciting the Koran in front of the Christmas Tree…
MoreMystery surrounds Minkgate text messages
The backup of a phone relevant to the Minkgate investigation was discovered in 2021 by the Prime Minister’s office but never handed over to the police. Berlingske reports this morning that, based on…
MorePM joins forces with British counterpart to combat irregular migration
Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen and her British counterpart, Keir Starmer, have jointly called for ‘substantial tightening’ of Europe’s approach to irregular migration. In a co-authored article published by the left-wing British Guardian newspaper…
MoreNaturalisation Committee denies discriminating against dying Muslim
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has accused the immigration authorities of discrimination for denying citizenship to 22-year-old Tayyip Ömer Uzuner who’s dying from a rare congenital disease that causes tumors in the…
MoreRound the clock surveillance to counter Russia’s hybrid war
The government has allocated DKK1bn ($157m) for a new 24-hour round-the-clock surveillance centre to monitor critical infrastructure and contribute to the fight against hybrid attacks after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned in October…
MorePM pressed NATO allies for a ‘plan B’ on Ukraine
Leaked minutes from a NATO meeting earlier this month reveal Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged European leaders to prepare for the possibility that the U.S. and Russia could strike a peace deal over…
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