Minister accuses opposition of ‘Trumpian’ methods
Employment Minister Peter Hummelgaard has sparked a political storm by accusing the opposition Liberals (Venstre) of copying Donald Trump’s dirty-tricks methods to ‘sow distrust’ in Danish institutions and authorities. In an interview with…
MoreDoubts about Denmark’s support for Ukraine’s EU bid
The Foreign Ministry has dismissed international media reports that Denmark sent a ‘diplomatic note’ to the EU raising doubts about granting Ukraine candidate status for membership. According to the Bloomberg News report, some…
MoreAlly threatens to topple government
The Social Liberals (Radikale) have threatened to topple the government if it carries out its plan to send unauthorised asylum seekers to Rwanda. Party leader Sofie Carsten Nielsen told Jyllands-Posten she can no longer…
MoreControversy surrounds new radar system in Faroes
Under pressure from Denmark, the Faroe Islands have agreed to host a new early warning radar system to monitor hostile aircraft, replacing a similar system that was shut down in 2007 following the…
MoreAnalysts fuel autumn election rumours
Leading analysts are confident the Prime Minister is preparing to call an election this autumn, following her speculation about a left-right multi-party coalition in the future. TV2’s Michael Kristiansen, a former advisor to ex-PM…
MorePM suggests left-right multi-party coalition
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has aired the possibility of an across-the-aisle, multi-party coalition in the future. Encouraged by the left/right unity that led to success in last week’s opt-out referendum and the national…
MoreMinister outlines crisis strategy after Russia cuts gas supplies
Denmark is not currently facing a gas crisis but the government is monitoring the situation ‘very closely’, Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen said at a press conference, Thursday, amidst growing concern following Russia’s decision…
MoreD-Day: Danes to decide on defence opt-out
After being excluded from the European Union’s common defence policy for 30 years, Danes go the polls today to decide whether to overturn Denmark’s opt-out. More than 65% of the electorate are expected…
MorePM calls for quick fix to Hungary problem
The EU needs to find a quick solution to the disagreement with Hungary regarding a sixth sanctions package against Russia, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in Brussels, Monday, ahead of a two-day extraordinary…
MoreNew poll: ‘Yes’ side on course for victory
Voters are ready to dump Denmark’s defence opt-put by a 2 to 1 majority. In the final Megafon poll for TV2 ahead of Wednesday’s referendum, 65.4% of respondents said they will vote to…
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