Leaked report: PM’s order to cull 17 million minks was illegal
Opposition parties have called for a legal inquiry into whether Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen should face an impeachment trial after a leaked draft of the Mink Commission’s final report questioned the legality of…
MoreNew political party? Inger to hold press conference
Inger Støjberg could be preparing to announce a new political party. The former immigration minister declined to offer any clues yesterday as to why she has called a press conference today but former…
MorePM speaks to Ukraine MPs – ‘Denmark stands behind you’
In a direct video address to the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) Tuesday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assured members that Denmark would strengthen Russia sanctions, provide Ukraine with the necessary support, and back the…
MoreDenmark signs up to EU defence policy
Denmark has formally signed up to the EU’s common defence and security policy after being given a mandate by the electorate in the opt-out referendum three weeks ago. At a ceremony in Luxembourg,…
MoreUffe, a ‘Liberal giant’ passes away
Politicians from both sides of the aisle have paid tribute to former foreign minister, Uffe Ellemannn Jensen, who died, Sunday, following a long battle with cancer. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said ’Uffe’s call…
MoreImpeachment speculation as Mink Commission prepares to release report
The Mink Commission has announced it will submit its final conclusions to Parliament at the end of this month – on June 30th at 11am to be precise. The Commission was convened last…
MoreGovernment goes ahead with Rwanda plan despite British setback
The British government’s failed attempt to send asylum seekers to Rwanda won’t deter Denmark’s own plans, Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek said yesterday after the first deportation flight from the UK was cancelled…
MoreGovernment removes welfare cap
The government and its allies on the left have removed the controversial benefits cap imposed by the previous Liberal-led government in 2016 that limited the amount welfare recipients can claim in supplementary benefits,…
MoreAfghan refugees drop Denmark, head for USA
Many of the Afghan nationals who were evacuated to Denmark from Kabul last August amidst the chaos following the withdrawal of international troops have chosen to leave this country for a better life…
MoreNew poll: Government hanging on to power – ex-PM could play decisive role at next election
Former prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s hopes of positioning himself at the dead-centre of Danish politics have been boosted by a new poll showing his new Moderates Party would win seven seats if…
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