The Week That Was, September 4th – September 11th 2016
Politics/Economy The government gave the National Tax Authority (SKAT) the go ahead to purchase confident tax details about Danish citizens contained in the so-called ‘Panama Papers’. Tax minister, Karsten Lauritzen, said he’s willing…
MoreThe Week That Was, August 29th – September 3rd 2016
Politics/Economy The government published its much-anticipated 2025 economic stimulus plan, Tuesday, touching on all areas of the economy with moves to boost growth, create jobs and limit welfare entitlements. Prime Minister Lars Løkke…
MoreThe Week That Was, August 22nd – 28th 2026
Politics/Economy A new poll indicated the centre-left opposition would win power if an election was held today, led by the Social Democrats who have gained 2.7 percentage points, the equivalent of five seats…
MoreThe Week That Was, August 15th – 21st 2016
Politics/Economy Berlingske characterised upcoming cross-party political negotiations as the ‘most complex’ in modern times which could, according to the paper, lead to the demise of the government. Opposition leader Mette Frederiksen warned there’d…
MoreThe Week That Was, August 8th – 14th 2016
Politics/Economy The Danish People’s Party will demand even stricter immigration restrictions as their price for supporting tax cuts in upcoming negotiations with the government – party leader Kristian Thulesen Dahl presented a 5-point…
MoreWhile you were away
It’s been a slow – very slow – summer for news in Denmark but for those of you who’ve been away here’s a summary of the main stories from the past three weeks….
MoreThe Week That Was, July 4th – July 10th 2016
Politics/Economy Danish People’s Party (DPP) leader Kristian Thulesen demanded a new EU referendum as the price for his party’s participation in a new centre-right government after the next election – the ruling Liberals’…
MoreThe Week That Was, June 27th – July 3rd 2016
Politics/Economy The Danish People’s Party (DPP) proposed that highly skilled immigrants should be required to pay for welfare services such as doctor appointments, schools, kindergartens, and hospital treatment. During a personal visit to…
MoreThe Week That Was, June 20th – June 25th 2016
Politics/Economy Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen vowed to resist calls for a ‘Danexit’ referendum, following the ‘Brexit’ vote in the UK – the Danish People’s Party and Red/Green Alliance joined forces to demand…
MoreThe Week That Was, June 6th – June 11th 2016
Politics/Economy A parliamentary majority sealed an agreement to purchase 27 F-35A stealth fighter jets from Lockheed Martin at a cost of nearly $9bn (DKK56.4bn) – Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called the multi-billion…
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