More military aid to Ukraine – €3bn ahead of 2027
The government, backed by a cross-party majority, has agreed to increase military aid to Ukraine by DKK23.5bn (€3bn) ahead of 2027. In a statement, the Defence Ministry said the money would be added…
MoreDefence Ministry accused of ‘cooking the books’ to satisfy NATO
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has dismissed criticism from some NATO allies that Denmark is manipulating the figures to live up to the alliance’s requirement that members spend at least 2% of GDP…
MoreNew rules allow foreign nationals to work for short periods
Following new changes by the immigration authorities certain foreign nationals will be allowed to work in Denmark for short periods without needing a residence and work permit. To qualify, applicants must work for…
MoreMini cabinet reshuffle – Liberals hire reality star
As reported, Thursday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has made a partial cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of former defence minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen who’s quit politics. Newly appointed Liberal (Venstre) leader Troels Lund Poulsen,…
More‘Church Minister’ vows to crack down on religious extremism
New Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs Moren Dahlin has vowed to crack down on all forms of religious extremism but particularly amongst Muslim groups. After being formally appointed by the Queen, Thursday, Mr Dahlin…
MoreJihad demonstrators are fuelling terror threat
Pro-Palestine demonstrators calling for ‘jihad’ when marching through the streets of Copenhagen are inflaming the risk of a new wave of terrorism according to former chief analyst at the Defence Intelligence Service (FE),…
MoreNew minister defends criticism of prime minister
Newly appointed Minister for Rural Districts, Nordic Cooperation, and Ecclesiastical Affairs Morten Dahlin, previously a fierce critic of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for her role in the Minkgate affair, has said he stands…
MoreIndependent MP rewarded for backing government
Independent MP Jon Stephensen has been rewarded with a seat on three parliamentary committees after guaranteeing the government’s slim one-seat majority by joining a voting alliance with the three coalition partners. In a…
MoreIsraeli Ambassador: ‘We abide by international law’
Israel is acting in accordance with international law and doing everything it can to minimise casualties in Gaza, the country’s ambassador to Denmark, David Akov, said in an interview with DR News, Thursday….
MoreDanish investment helps to restore business in Ukraine
Danish companies have already signed the first contracts for Danish investments in Ukraine but the details will remain confidential for now for security reasons, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, Denmark’s Ambassador in Kyiv, said in…
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