Danes reject “war tax” in new survey

Most Danes oppose a war tax, favoring alternative ways of funding defense spending. Public sector cuts and the use of treasury reserves are on the table, but preferences are divided along the political spectrum.

Archive photo from a previous NATO exercise in Norway. Photo: Danish Defence Forces

Tristan Fender

Mar 18, 2025

A new survey conducted by Norstat for the think tank CEPOS has revealed that a majority of Danes oppose the introduction of a war tax to facilitate increased defense spending.The study, released on March 14, highlights the public’s preference for alternative funding solutions, such as using existing treasury reserves or implementing savings and improving efficiency […]

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