The Week That Was, April 20th – 26th 2026:
Politics/Economy: Moderates leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the prospect of a new government hasn’t moved closer after returning to talks with royal negotiator Mette Frederiksen following a 12-day absence – the former prime…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 12th – 19th 2026:
Politics/Economy: After three weeks of negotiations, Green Left (Socialists/SF) leader Pia Olsen Dyhr said a left-wing government, possibly backed by the Moderates – a‘red-purple’ coalition – is now the only option. Social Liberal…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 7th – 12th 2026:
Politics/Economy: A significant number of voters have changed their mind since the March 25th election – as government negotiations entered the second week a new Megafon poll showed 42 percent of the electorate…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 23rd – 29th 2026:
Election: The centre-right ‘red bloc parties’ won 84 seats at Tuesday’s general election, while the centre-left ‘blue bloc’ won 77, meaning no side reached the 90 seats needed for an overall majority without…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 16th – 22nd 2026:
Election News: In the latest round of the tax-bidding war, Conservative leader Mona Juul proposed sweeping tax cuts worth DKK34bn ($5.25) annually, just one day after Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen promised his…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 9th – 15th 2026:
Election News: A new poll showed the left-wing ‘blue’ is close to the 90 seats needed for a parliamentary majority – another poll showed a majority of voters want more Muslim immigrants to…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 2nd – 9th 2026:
Election News: A new poll indicated the current Soc Dem/Liberal/Moderates coalition would win less than 39% of the vote and a potential 64 seats, far from the 90 needed for an overall majority….
MoreThe Week That Was, February 23rd – March 1st 2026:
Politics / Economy: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called a snap election – announcing the decision to parliament, the PM said security ‘is and will remain the very foundation of Danish politics for many,…
MoreThe Week That Was, February 16th – 22nd 2026:
Politics/Economy: Liberal (Venstre) leader Troels Lund Poulsen called for development aid to be cut by at least DKK6.5bn ($1bn) signalling a new rift in the government coalition as the general election moves closer….
MoreThe Week That Was, February 2nd – 9th 2026:
Politics/Economy: The government is moving ahead with its controversial plan to deport foreign-born criminals despite warnings from civil-rights experts – Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen admitted that the new, wide-reaching deportation reform may breach…
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