Soc Dems say no to more defence spending
The Social Democrats will resist moves to increase defence spending in next year’s budget. In response to warnings that Denmark will be unable to live up to its NATO commitment unless the military…
MoreLøkke: Integration benefit in line with conventions
Prime Minister Lars Løkke has dismissed accusations that the government’s aim to limit the number of asylum seekers by offering them a low rate of social benefits is a violation of international conventions….
MoreDPP challenges tax legislation it voted for
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has urged the government to stop the tax authorities from publishing details of companies’ tax records, even though it previously voted for more transparency. As the only party…
MoreNurse charged with murder
A 30-year-old nurse was charged with a fourth count of murder yesterday following a series of suspicious patient deaths at the Nykobing Falster provincial hospital. The woman has been in custody for almost…
MoreChina devaluation could damage Danish exports
China’s shock 2 percent devaluation of the yuan on Tuesday could hit Danish exporters hard. Allan Sørensen, senior consultant at the Confederation of Danish Industry, said the surprise move would make Danish goods both more expensive and…
MoreBusiness shorts
Nordea boss steps down / Pessmism ahead of Maersk Q2 result / Full steam ahead for Pandora Nordea: Christian Clausen, the Danish chief executive of Nordea Bank, the Nordic region’s biggest bank, is…
MoreUN warning to Denmark
The government’s move to restrict the number of asylum seekers coming to Denmark is in violation of the UN’s refugee convention, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has warned. The Agency concludes in a…
MoreDenmark disrespects humanitarian laws says refugee boss
It’s ‘highly unlikely’ that the government will listen to the UN and abandon its plan to tighten asylum policy, Secretary General of the Danish Refugee Council, Andreas Kamm, said last night in response…
MoreDPP challenges EU labour laws
The Danish People’s party has challenged the EU principle of free movement of labour by proposing that Danish companies should be required to provide proof they’ve been unable to hire a Dane before…
MoreDenmark’s reputation within NATO at risk says general
Former chief of defence, General Knud Bartels, has warned that Denmark will continue to lose respect and status within NATO unless there’s an increase in defence spending. Shortly before he stepped down as…
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