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Pork giant cuts 800 jobs….Novo Nordisk expects massive windfall from new obesity pill…but scraps plans for new factory… Danish Crown has announced plans to cut 800 positions over the next two to three…
MoreVAT, taxes to be reduced – more welfare
The four party leaders of the new centre-left coalition unveiled the upcoming government’s political platform, Tuesday, focusing on taxes, expanded welfare measures, and tighter social media regulations for children. The Social Democrats, Green…
MoreNew government vows to stand firm on immigration
After presenting the new government’s political platform, Tuesday, Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters her incoming administration would stand firm on Denmark’s hardline immigration policy. “This is absolutely crucial for the cohesion…
MoreFar-left party leaves footprint on new government’s policy
The Red/Greens (Enhedslisten) have secured a key election pledge by ensuring the new coalition government commits to promoting greater economic equality, the party’s titular leader, Pelle Dragsted, said yesterday. With only 82 of…
MoreRight-wing parties turn on Løkke
Parties on the right launched a fierce attack on Lars Løkke Rasmussen after the Moderates leader chose to chose to join a centre-left government rather returning to his former ‘blue bloc’ allies. The…
MorePM dismisses job speculation
Mette Frederiksen has dismissed renewed speculation about a move to an international top job by firmly stating she has no plans to leave office ahead of time. Since becoming PM seven years ago…
MoreNew ministers to meet King today
The new government’s ministerial team will be presented to King Frederik at Amalienborg at 10:00 today, marking the formal start of the four-party, centre-left coalition. Outgoing ministers will meet the King at 11:45,…
MoreEU adopts Danish asylum proposal
EU members have agreed on new rules allowing countries to send migrants to processing centres outside Europe, a key Danish issue. Under the new rules, EU states would be able to establish so-called…
MoreNEW GOVERNMENT: Denmark turns left
Following a record 69 days of negotiations following the indecisive March election Denmark finally has a new government. Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced last night she has formed a new, left-leaning, coalition…
MoreAnalysts predict turbulent times ahead for new government
Analysts and commentators have predicted that the new, centre-left coalition will face difficulties soon after taking office. BT’s Joachim B.Olsen said for a government to succeed all the parties involved need to be…
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