Crackdown on violent disorder
The government is preparing to launch a crackdown on criminal and violent disorder. Berlingske reports that the strict reform proposals would double the sentencing for serious assaults while penalties for simple assault would…
MoreDPP accuses government of ‘hypocrisy’
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has accused the government of political hypocrisy for proposals almost identical to those the anti-migrant party put forward last month – and which the government voted against. After…
MorePM joins Trump and Zelensky for ceasefire talks
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke directly with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in a virtual meeting alongside her Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts, Thursday. In a late-night Instragram post from Oslo, where she’s…
MoreTrump-linked investor promises billions for Greenland
A former adviser to Donald Trump says he wants to pump billions into Greenland’s mining sector but denies acting on behalf of the U.S. government. Drew Horn, who served as head of international…
MoreGovernment met with U.S. envoy over Greenland spying claims
The government has met with the acting U.S. ambassador over reports that Washington is spying on Greenland. Jennifer Hall Godfrey, Chargé d’affaires at the American Embassy, was summoned for a meeting on Thursday…
MoreFrederiksen and Canada’s new PM discuss Arctic security and Trump tensions
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke by phone Thursday with Canada’s newly elected leader Mark Carney, focusing on defence cooperation and growing unease over U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on both countries. Ms Frederiksen…
MoreGovernment faces internal pushback over new mass surveillance bill
The government has postponed putting forward a controversial bill that would give Danish Intelligence (PET) automatic access to citizens’ health data following sharp criticism from opposition parties and concern from inside the ruling…
MoreMilitary faces DKK50bn bill for crumbling buildings and outdated IT
The Armed Forces will require nearly DKK 50bn ($7.5 bn) in additional funding to repair dilapidated buildings and overhaul failing IT systems, a new Defence Ministry report has found, far exceeding what was…
MoreAnti-migrant party’s former leader spent party funds on MacBook and underwear
Former New Right leader Lars Boje Mathiesen allegedly spent party funds to pay for a MacBook, underwear, and clothing from a high-end menswear store. According to an internal report obtained by Freedom Letter (Frihedsbrevet)…
MoreForeign Minister summons acting U.S. ambassador following espionage allegations
Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has summoned the acting U.S. ambassador to Denmark for talks after the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that U.S. intelligence agencies have been ordered to step up spying…
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