Why do U.S. politics have such visibility in Danish media?

US politics in Denmark often receives more attention than domestic politics. Why is this happening?

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Bernardo Basilici Menini

Nov 5, 2024

For many internationals, it may be surprising to see the attention that US politics receives in Denmark. Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump: they are frequently on the front pages of Danish media and newspapers, often above domestic decision-makers. Why does this happen? According to Ruben Sindahl, one of the analysts at Kongressen – […]

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Why do U.S. politics have such visibility in Danish media?

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