Fewer people living off the state
Despite the crisis and high unemployment figures, fewer people are living off public assistance. New Statistic Denmark figures show that 810,000 people between the ages of 16 and 64 are in receipt of…
MoreWidespread business pessimism
Many small and medium-sized businesses have given up hope and believe the crisis is going to last for a long time yet. A new survey of its own members by the Danish Federation…
MoreConcern for long-term unemployed
The number of long-term unemployed remains constant despite the government’s emergency job package aimed at pushing those who lose their right to unemployment insurance benefits in the New Year to the head of…
MoreGovernment ignored expensive advice
The previous government ignored advice from one of the world’s leading financial advisory companies when it set up ‘Bank Package 2’ in 2009, the second major rescue scheme for struggling Danish banks. Rothschild,…
MoreGovernment backs dual nationality
The government has set up a cross-ministry working group to examine the question of dual citizenship. Justice Minister Morten Bødskov said dual nationality is an issue that affects many people living both in…
MoreYoung mayor fiddles expense account
Mayor of Fredericia Thomas Banke said last night that he’s seriously considering his future after being given a vote of no confidence by the local town council. Mr Banke, who became Mayor at…
MoreDenmark still wealthy – 10th in GDP per capita
Despite the economic crisis, high taxes, and the lack of competiveness, things may not be as bad as they appear in this country. Denmark is no.10 on the OECD’s latest list of the…
MoreMore problems for Conservatives
Conservative leader Lars Barfoed could soon be the forgotten man of Danish politics. Not only is his party struggling at around 3% in the polls, for the second year running he’s been named…
MoreSocialists call for inquiry into late-term abortions
The Socialist People’s Party (SPP) has urged Health Minister Astrid Krag to launch an investigation into late term abortions, after a new report showed that 16% of foetuses shows signs of life when…
MoreFinance Minister’s leadership dreams
Finance Minister Bjarne Corydon has refused to rule out the possibility of becoming Social Democrat leader in the future. Although ‘crown princes’ generally deny all speculation about possible leadership ambitions, Mr Corydon said…
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