Today’s front pages – Friday, Jan 25

The Copenhagen Post’s daily digest of what the Danish dailies are reporting on their front pages

EU boss: No discount for Denmark
Just two weeks before a decisive EU budget meeting, union budget commissioner Janusz Lewandowski has told Denmark they won’t be getting a rebate on their annual contribution. Lewandowski argued that Denmark was too wealthy and said Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s demands to have 1 billion kroner knocked off the Danish contributions amounted to an “atom bomb” under the budget negotiations. The UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Sweden are among the countries that currently get an EU discount. All of the countries have lower per capita contributions to the EU’s budget than Denmark. – Politiken

Danes want to remain in EU
Voters have rejected a vote to stay in the European Union, but say they are ready to renegotiate the membership, according to a new survey. The Rambøll/Analyse Danmark/Jyllands-Posten survey indicated that 51.9 percent believe that Denmark should remain an EU member even if Great Britain decides to leave. But 47.2 percent of the 951 people asked said that the government should renegotiate the conditions surrounding Denmark’s membership. – Jyllands-Posten

Opposition wants Dong privatised
The centre-right political wing is calling for the privatisation of Dong Energy. Venstre (V), Konservative (K) and Liberal Alliance (LA) all want the embattled state-owned company to be listed on the stock exchange. The call comes after the VK-led government was forced to drop a 2008 stock exchange listing after the financial crisis took hold. Since then Dong’s value has fallen by half, to 35 billion kroner. – Berlingske

Commuters fleeing public transport
Commuters in Greater Copenhagen are disregarding public transport because they find it disorganised, according to a new study complied by Trængselskommissionen, the government-seated panel responsible for solving traffic congestion issues in Copenhagen. The report suggests that passengers waste too much time in transit because of long waiting times, incorrect travel information and routes that stop at council borders due to payment disputes between local governments. The Transport Ministry has pledged to look into the issue. – Ingeniøren

TOP STORIES

  • New agreement secures important school year for international students

    New agreement secures important school year for international students

    It will still be possible for international schools to offer education in the school year corresponding to 10th grade, also called year 11. 10 million each year is allocated to maintain the offer for internationals with children in Danish schools

  • Denmark rearms: 120 billion DKK defense plan presented

    Denmark rearms: 120 billion DKK defense plan presented

    The Danish government is massively increasing investment in defense. According to the Prime Minister, the Chief of Defense must “buy, buy, buy.” A highly unusual announcement from the Prime Minister, who will have to find money for the purchases at some point.

  • Copenhagen under water

    Copenhagen under water

    Copenhagen is facing growing risks from rising sea levels and stronger storms, with large parts of the city potentially flooded in the future. While sea levels themselves will rise by approximately 54 to 74 cm, 500,000 houses and buildings are at risk of being flooded in the next 50 years. Is there a plan to address one of the biggest challenges in the city’s history?

  • More than 1 out of 3 Danes has had neighbour conflict 

    More than 1 out of 3 Danes has had neighbour conflict 

    According to a study done by Megafon for TV2 more than one third of Danes experience or have experienced conflict with their neighbour. This study follows the release of the docu-series Naboen fra Helvede (The Neighbour from Hell), opening the conversation across Denmark. 

  • Major education reform introduces epx, cancels 10th grade, and more

    Major education reform introduces epx, cancels 10th grade, and more

    Yesterday, a major education reform was passed. Among the most important changes, 10th grade will be abolished in public schools, the EPX program will be launched, and grade requirements for admission to the existing STX and HHX programs will be increased.

  • One in five employees in Denmark in mentally straining conditions 

    One in five employees in Denmark in mentally straining conditions 

    A new report reveals that many workers in Denmark, especially in healthcare and hospitality, face difficult psychological work environments, with women particularly affected by stress, bullying, and violence.

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