Trump begs for eggs
Faced with an acute shortage of eggs the U.S. has asked Denmark if it could help out. Head of the Danish Egg Association, Jørgen Nyberg Larsen, confirmed to TV2, Saturday, that he’d received an…
MoreVoters won’t accept U.S. troops on Danish soil
A majority of voters are now opposed to American troops being stationed in this country, a key element of the 2023 defence agreement between Denmark and the U.S. When the agreement was announced…
MoreTrump stokes concerns about global security
9 out of 10 people in this country are more concerned about global stability and peace since Donald Trump took office as US president. In a new Megafon survey for TV2, 47% of…
MoreGovernment fast tracks new air defence systems
The government is moving quickly to acquire new air defence systems. Following parliament’s immediate DKK25bn appropriation for one long-range and two short-range air defense systems to protect Denmark against threats such as drones and…
MoreTrump: Denmark has no claim to Greenland
Donald Trump claims Denmark has no authority over Greenland and that the island will eventually become part of the US. When asked about a possible annexation during a press conference alongside NATO Secretary…
MoreGovernment plans to expand ‘Danish model’ for Ukraine
Denmark is set to expand its so-called ‘Danish Model’ for Ukraine’s military procurement in which European funds are used to support local arms production. Following a meeting with his Nordic counterparts and Ukraine’s…
MoreDenmark will support peacekeeping force despite threats
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen remains committed to sending troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping force despite a chilling warning from a former advisor to Vladimir Putin. Sergej Markov, a…
MoreDenmark’s ‘climate supremo’ urges Europe to break free from Russian gas
Denmark’s EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has called for swift action to cut Russia’s energy supply to the EU and lower prices for consumers. During a debate at the EU Parliament, Thursday, he…
MoreDefence Minister: Russia is stalling on ceasefire
Russia’s hesitation to respond to a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine signals its reluctance to stand down, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said yesterday. The Kremlin has remained largely silent for nearly two days…
MoreFemale military conscription could be brought forward to 2026
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has confirmed that Denmark could introduce compulsory military service for women as early as summer 2026, a year earlier than planned, after the Liberal Alliance (LA) reversed its…
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