Parliament moves forward with controversial U.S. defence pact
Despite increasingly poor relations with the Trump Administration parliament is moving forward with a new bill that would provide the U.S. with expanded military access in this country. The government signed the defence…
MoreDefence replaces climate as voters biggest concern
Voters no longer see the climate crisis as the biggest concern for Denmark. In a new Verian poll for Berlingske, 56% said they believe defence and security are more urgent political issues, with…
MoreGreenlander is new Arctic Ambassador
A native Greenlander has been appointed Denmark’s new Arctic Ambassador. Kenneth Høegh, current head of Greenland’s representation in Washington D.C., was nominated by the Greenlandic government and approved by Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and…
MoreHigh Court kicks out aid organisations’ lawsuit
The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by four humanitarian organisations that accused Denmark of violating international law by exporting weapons to Israel. The legal action, filed by Amnesty International Denmark, Oxfam…
MoreTrump plots Greenland takeover, DKK 70,000 per head
Donald Trump’s inner circle is reportedly working on a detailed plan to make Greenland part of the United States. According to The New York Times the proposal includes annual payments of nearly DKK…
MoreLøkke mocks Trump
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stunned the audience at a regional summit on healthcare reform Thursday by launching into a surprise impersonation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The impromptu parody – complete with…
MoreVoters back PM on migration threat
A clear majority agree with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that mass migration to Europe threatens everyday life. In a new Verian survey for Berlingske, 70% of respondents said they agreed, or mostly agreed,…
MoreGovernment tried to shield minister with slap on the wrist – but was rejected
The government tried to defuse the controversy around Climate Minister Lars Aagaard by proposing a mild formal reprimand but the opposition has rejected the move and is now pushing for a rare vote…
MoreMinister: Denmark faces gravest risks since WWII
Denmark is facing its most serious threat landscape since the Second World War, according to a new national risk report published Thursday. Emergency Minister Torsten Schack Pedersen said the updated National Risk Picture…
MoreDanish stocks soar in record-breaking gains
Danish stocks surged on Thursday in the biggest daily gain in the history of the trend-setting C25 index of ‘blue chip’ Danish shares, which closed 4.55% up, the highest one-day rise since its…
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