Posted on 08. Jun, 2026 in: News

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…

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Posted on 05. Jun, 2026 in: News

Soc 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,…

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Posted on 04. Jun, 2026 in: News

PM 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…

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Posted on 03. Jun, 2026 in: News

VAT, 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…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2026 in: News

NEW 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…

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Posted on 01. Jun, 2026 in: News

Government 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…

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Posted on 29. May, 2026 in: News

Two 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…

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Posted on 28. May, 2026 in: News

Denmark’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…

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Posted on 27. May, 2026 in: News

Inflation 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’…

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Posted on 25. May, 2026 in: News

Acting 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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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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