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The rumors about Mette Frederiksen’s resignation have also sparked an internal battle within Socialdemokratiet

Who will be the next social democrat leader and the Prime Minister of Denmark? That is the question that various factions within the party...

Will the prime-minister of Denmark become the new Secretary General of NATO?

That’s the question that tormented the Danish political class this week. According to Mette Frederiksen, she is not a candidate for the position, and...

The potential idea of a new government foundation

The potential idea of a new government foundation and the current economic situation in Denmark have led Venstre (Liberals) and Moderaterne (Social Liberals) to ask...

The Danish Parliament went into recess until October

 This means that we will not see any new laws proposed or passed during the summer. 

Enhedslisten (far-left) decided to change its stance about EU, NATO and the military

Until better alternatives to the EU and NATO appear, they decided to stop campaigning for a Danish exit from the two alliances. They also recognize that...