Stiffer penalties for sanctions violations
The government has put forward a bill that would significantly increase penalties for individuals and businesses that violate EU sanctions against countries such as Russia. Under the draft proposal that’s currently passing through…
MoreTrump promises to make Greenlanders rich
Ahead of tomorrow’s Greenland election U.S. President Trump has promised to invest billions of dollars into the country and ‘make Greenlanders rich’ if they decide to join the United States. In a post…
MoreGreenland PM criticises Trump
Greenland’s Prime Minister Muté B. Egede has criticised former President Trump for his recent remarks about Greenland. In an interview with DR News, Mr Egede said his country deserves more respect and the…
MoreGroundbreaking Greenland election tomorrow
Greenlanders will head to the polls tomorrow in what could be a groundbreaking election. Following Donald Trump’s determination to assume control of the Arctic island, voters will take the first step towards deciding…
MoreGovernment to allow more surveillance of citizens
Civil rights think tank Justitia has denounced a government bill that would significantly increase the surveillance of private citizens. If passed, the proposed legislation would allow Danish Intelligence (PET) to collect and store…
MoreNordic-Baltic alliance agree on more aid for Ukraine
Denmark and its Nordic and Baltic neighbours have agreed to help Ukraine even more after Donald Trump froze military aid to the war-torn country last week. Following a meeting with his ‘NB8‘ (Nordic/Baltic…
MoreCity Hall approves ‘Palestine Plads’
Lawmakers at Copenhagen City Hall have voted to name a new public square in the capital ‘Palestine Plads’ to match the busy ‘Israels Plads’ near Nørreport Station that was renamed as a gesture…
MorePM backs EU rearmament plan, declines to reject nuclear deterrent
Europe isn’t turning its back on the U.S. but needs to become more self-reliant, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said late last night after an EU summit in Brussels culminated in a 5-point plan…
MoreNew poll: 41% see U.S. as a threat to Denmark
Four in ten voters in this country now view the United States as a potential threat to Denmark, a new Verian survey for Berlingske has found. Additionally, 92% either ‘agree’ or ‘mostly agree’…
MoreLeft-wing move to increase military procurement from Europe
Parties on the left have urged the government to prioritise European arms purchases and exclude the U.S. following Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine. Both the Green Left (Socialists), Red/Greens…
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