Constitution Day: Party leaders speak out
Party leaders held speeches throughout the country om Constitution Day, Friday. Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen, who failed in his efforts to put together a centre-right government, said he was concerned that the…
MoreSoc Dems turmoil grows over ministry swap
Discontent is growing inside the Social Democrats after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen promoted Peter Hummelgaard to finance minister instead of longtime frontrunner Nicolai Wammen. At a behind closed doors meeting of MPs, Thursday,…
MorePM presents new cabinet
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen presented her new cabinet to King Frederik, Tuesday, which for the first time in Denmark’s history includes more women than men. Moderates leader Lars Lokke Rasmussen, blamed by many…
MoreVAT, taxes to be reduced – more welfare
The four party leaders of the new centre-left coalition unveiled the upcoming government’s political platform, Tuesday, focusing on taxes, expanded welfare measures, and tighter social media regulations for children. The Social Democrats, Green…
MoreNEW GOVERNMENT: Denmark turns left
Following a record 69 days of negotiations following the indecisive March election Denmark finally has a new government. Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced last night she has formed a new, left-leaning, coalition…
MoreGovernment takes shape but differences remain
Following late-night talks with acting prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, Sunday, Denmark’s two most left-wing parties said government negotiations were ‘moving forward’ but disagreements remain. Titular head of the Red/Greens, Pelle Dragsted, said things…
MoreTwo parties would fear new election
Two parties would suffer dramatic setbacks if a new election was called. The latest Megafon poll for TV2 shows support for the Citizens Party has collapsed following the exit of three of its…
MoreDenmark’s Democrats demand hard line on citizenship
Denmark’s Democrats leader Inger Støjberg has demanded guarantees from Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that a new centre-left government won’t soften Denmark’s strict citizenship rules. The former hardline immigration minister said she fears…
MoreInflation could hit 4.5% if oil prices stay high, economists say
Inflation could reach 4.5% by 2027 if high oil prices persist due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a new report from the Economic Council. The council’s so-called ’Wise Men’…
MoreActing PM aims for centre-left coalition after new royal appointment
Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been given a second chance to put together a centre-left government after Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen’s attempt to form a right-leaning coalition was blocked by ‘kingmaker’…
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