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Government parties - Socialdemokratiet (Social Democrats) 22.9% (-7 mandates compared to the last elections); Venstre (Liberals) 9.7% (-6 mandates); Moderaterne (Social Liberals) 7.2% (-3 mandates)...

Climate tax on clothing

Radikale Venstre (Social Liberals) proposed a climate tax on clothing, or, to be more precise, a weight tax of 50 DKK per kilo of clothing. Why?...

A fine or up to two years in prison if you burn religious books in public space

The government will propose a law that makes it illegal to burn religious books (Bible, Koran, Torah, etc.) in public spaces. If you break the law,...

The temporary border control saga continues

After 26 days, on the 29th of August at midnight, the increased control at the border with Sweden and Germany will end. Border control with...

75,000 hectares of wild forest in Denmark

The Danish Nature Agency announced that they are in the process of establishing 75,000 hectares of untouched forest in 37 state-owned forests across Denmark.  You can read...