The Week That Was, May 6th – May 12th, 2013
Politics / Economy The government is facing an embarrassing defeat in parliament’s final debate before the summer recess after the Red/Green Alliance threatened not to provide the votes needed for a majority unless…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 29th – May 5th
Politics / Economy According to recent surveys, 14.9 per cent of the electorate would vote for the Red/Green Alliance if an election were held today; 16.3 per cent would vote for the Social…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 22nd – April 28th, 2013
Politics / Economy The teacher lockout came to an end, Friday, when the government intervened with legislation that will allow nearly 600,000 pupils to return to school. The three-week lockout provided a significant…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 15th – April 21st, 2013
Politics / Economy After two months of negotiations, a broad, cross-party majority finally reached agreement on social benefits and student grants (SU) reform. Employment Minister Mette Frederiksen said the government is no longer…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 8th – April 14th, 2013
Politics / Economy The Socialist People’s Party (SPP) signalled further division within the centre-left coalition by distancing itself from government policy. Leader Anette Vilhelmsen wrote in the party’s annual report that the government’s…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 2nd – April 7th, 2013
Politics / Economy Over half a million school kids were given an extended Easter break when the threatened teacher lockout became a reality, Tuesday. Voters came down firmly on the side of teachers…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 18th – March 24th, 2013
Politics / Economy The Socialist People’s Party’s (SPP) ended the week in turmoil after policy spokesman Jesper Petersen quit the party to join the Social Democrats and was quickly followed by two other…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 11th – March 16th, 2013
Politics / Economy Two separate opinion polls showed that the Danish People’s Party (DPP) have overtaken the ruling Social Democrats, who have sunk to their lowest level of support for over a century….
MoreThe Week That Was, March 4th – March 10th, 2013
Politics / Economy Finance Minister Bjarne Corydon (S) came under attack from his own party for claiming that The Social Democrats aren’t, and should never be characterised as, a left-wing party. Social Democrat…
MoreThe Week That Was, February 25th – March 1st, 2013
Politics / Economy The government presented its much anticipated stimulus package aimed at boosting growth and giving the business sector a much-needed helping-hand. Plans to cut social entitlements and reduce corporate tax were…
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