Politics / Economy The government and its parliamentary backers, the Red/Green Alliance, finally reached agreement on the 2013 budget. Minister for the Economy Margrethe Vestager, said she had ‘no regrets’ about making a…

Politics / Economy Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt praised re-elected President Obama as an ‘inspirational figure with a clear vision for the future’ and said she looked forward to strengthening the close links between…

Politics / Economy Negotiations surrounding next year’s budget were close to breaking down, Wednesday evening – the Liberals continue to demand more concessions for the business sector while the far-left Red/Greens want job…

Politics / Economy A new Epinion poll showed the government has gained a potential five seats over the past month, although the opposition remains on course for a landslide 98-77 seat victory. Another…

7.59 -Danish News Today – The Week That Was, October 15th – 21st, 2012 Politics / Economy After winning the Socialist People’s Party leadership race, Annette Vilhelmsen pledged support for the government’s political…

Politics / Economy Left-wing candidate Anette Vilhelmsen won the race to become the new Socialist People’s Party leader with a convincing victory over Health Minister Astrid Krag. Business Minister Ole Sohn, facing the…

Politics / Economy In her opening speech to the new parliamentary session, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt focussed on the need for education and job creation to prevent the welfare state from crumbling, but…

Politics / Economy Leading economists remain highly pessimistic about the long-term health of the Danish economy despite a slight drop in jobless figures across Denmark in August. Anette Vilhelmsen has spurted ahead of…

Politics / Economy Parliament passed the government’s tax reform bill aimed at cutting taxes over the next ten years and regulating social benefits. Health Minister Astrid Krag announced her candidacy for Socialist People’s…

Politics / Economy Villy Søvndal unexpectedly quit as Socialist People’s Party (SPP) leader, Friday, but will continue as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Health Minister Atrid Krag quickly emerged as the favourite to succeed…