Politics

  • Kosovan parliament rejects Danish prisoner exchange agreement

    Kosovan parliament rejects Danish prisoner exchange agreement

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    Kosovo has rejected a proposal to lease some 300 prison cells to Denmark, in exchange for multi-million euro funding towards its green transition. It’s not the first time the draft law has been rejected and Kosovo’s Justice Minister says Danish-Kosovan relations have suffered.

  • Denmark condemns draconian Georgian government

    Denmark condemns draconian Georgian government

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    Denmark has issued a joint statement with the Nordic-Baltic countries expressing deep concern over Georgia’s draft law on Transparency of Foreign Influence and calling it “incompatible with European norms and values”.

  • Global democracy poll: Faith in governments declines worldwide – where does Denmark sit?

    Global democracy poll: Faith in governments declines worldwide – where does Denmark sit?

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    The latest results from the world’s largest study of global perceptions finds democratic ideals alive, despite sliding faith in governments worldwide. In Denmark, trust in social media is low, desire to cut ties with Russia, high, and healthcare outstrips climate, security and immigration as the most pressing political issue.

  • Venstre: Cut number of immigrants on early pensions

    Venstre: Cut number of immigrants on early pensions

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    By reassessing pensions in Denmark’s 19 most vulnerable neighbourhoods, the governing Venstre party says it can get immigrants out of early retirement to boost the labour market. Its coalition partner Moderaterne completely disagrees.

  • Blow by blow: First debate between candidates for presidency of European Commission

    Blow by blow: First debate between candidates for presidency of European Commission

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    At The Maastricht Debate 2024 – hosted on April 29 in the city in which the Treaty of the European Union was originally signed – eight candidates for the presidency of the European Commission pitched their vision for the future of Europe. Among them was Dansk Folkeparti’s Anders Vistisen, heading the far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

  • Abortion rules to be eased in Denmark

    Abortion rules to be eased in Denmark

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    The Copenhagen Post

    An agreement between the government and several parties will see the limit for getting an abortion raised to the 18th week of pregnancy, and young women aged 15 to 17 can get an abortion without parental consent, according to Danish media.

  • The future of work in Denmark and the EU

    The future of work in Denmark and the EU

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    With the European Parliament elections in June, and skilled labour shortages being felt across the EU, political debate on the future of work and migration has intensified. Here, Kathrine Richter, EP candidate for the pan-European political party Volt, talks about whether Denmark is doing enough to reform its labour market and compete with other member states to attract foreign professionals.

  • Sweden’s failed integration stirs strong emotion in Danish parallel societies debate

    Sweden’s failed integration stirs strong emotion in Danish parallel societies debate

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    The Copenhagen Post

    A remarkable speech by the immigration speaker of Socialdemokratiet sparks fierce debate in the leading government party.

  • Mette Frederiksen urges to set society free – the state must step down

    Mette Frederiksen urges to set society free – the state must step down

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    The Copenhagen Post

    The prime minister has spent a lot of energy on the war in Ukraine and international politics. In a significant change of signal, she calls on the state to step back and trust that responsibility can be handled locally.

  • European Parliament divided on Migration Pact ahead of vote

    European Parliament divided on Migration Pact ahead of vote

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    As the EU Parliament prepares to vote this week on a package of new laws on immigration and asylum, many of the proposals remain controversial.

  • How Ramadan is perceived in Denmark today

    How Ramadan is perceived in Denmark today

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    Halla Diyab

    For hundreds of millions of Muslims across the globe, Ramadan is a sacred and immensely significant period – a time for attesting their dedication to Islam, and also one of joy, excitement and closeness with loved ones. In Denmark, where Islam is a minority religion, public attitudes towards the Islamic holy month have shifted over time. How tolerant and accommodating is Denmark to Ramadan, today?

  • Danish politicians disagree on female conscription

    Danish politicians disagree on female conscription

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    There is great support in Denmark for increasing military spending and continuing support for Ukraine. But the issue of conscription for women threatens the agreement. The thriving opposition parties Liberal Alliance and Danmarksdemokraterne oppose, the government is in favor.