New laws
🧠 From 2026, young people aged 18–24 with anxiety or depression must be offered treatment within 30 days or be referred to a private psychologist, paid by the state. Today, the average wait is 185 days. The government will more than double funding and shift responsibility to the regions to make access faster and more equal, especially for those without private insurance.
⚡ The government is cracking down on shady electricity providers with a new consumer protection package. Companies that break the rules, like failing to refund customers or sending inflated bills, could face fines up to 500,000 DKK and be banned from gaining new customers during a “quarantine” period. The plan also includes monitoring customer calls, MitID verification for contracts, and more transparency on elpris.dk. With over 60 players in a lightly regulated market, authorities hope this will bring order to what’s been called the “Wild West” of energy.
Law proposals
🚲 A digital bike registry may soon become reality. SF (Socialists) and the Konservative (Conservatives) want a national register to tackle Denmark’s 48,000+ yearly bike thefts. Their plan? QR codes on bikes that buyers can scan to check if a bike is stolen. The justice minister agrees in principle but says the government’s version is still in the works. The proposal has support from Cyklistforbundet and Forsikring & Pension, and companies like Bikekey are already testing similar systems.
Political scene
🛡️ With war back on Europe’s radar, four right-wing parties are calling on Denmark’s emergency minister to stop municipalities from shutting down bomb shelters. While an official analysis is still underway, the parties want an immediate halt to closures to avoid future regret. There are 3.6 million shelter spots for nearly 6 million people — a number that’s been dropping. Minister Torsten Schack Pedersen says the rules are already under review and agrees that reducing shelters in today’s climate makes little sense.
🛡️ NATO may be heading for a future without the U.S., say Danish experts. With American commitment to Europe in doubt, analysts argue that Denmark and the EU must start planning for self-reliant security. Ukraine, with its large and battle-tested army, could play a central role in a new European defense structure. Meanwhile, EU-based cooperation, possibly even involving nuclear discussions, is emerging as a realistic framework for future alliances.
📵 Sweden may ban paying for online sex content. The Swedish government wants to expand its sex purchase ban to include online porn, meaning buying access to videos on sites like OnlyFans could become illegal by summer. Supporters say it will help protect vulnerable youth from digital exploitation. Critics, including OnlyFans creators, argue it misunderstands safe, legal, online work and threatens their livelihoods.
Eyes on Greenland
🇬🇱 “We decide our own future.” That was the clear message from Greenland’s new leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, after Donald Trump once again claimed the US would “get Greenland, 100%.” In a calm but firm Facebook post, Nielsen rejected the idea, saying Greenland belongs to no one else. The statement comes just ahead of Danish PM Mette Frederiksen’s visit to Greenland.
🇩🇰🇬🇱 Denmark is ready to talk. After Greenland’s new government called for a roadmap to revise the Self-Government Act, which defines its relationship with Denmark, the Danish government confirmed it is open to discussions. “The strongest union is built on equality,” they said, adding that global challenges and Greenland’s new coalition are reasons to reexamine the partnership with fresh eyes.
🇩🇰🇺🇸 Denmark to the U.S.: Friends, not pressure. In a powerful message, PM Mette Frederiksen reminded the U.S. that Denmark has always stood by its side, from WWII to NATO. “You know us. You know we don’t give in,” she said, pushing back on any suggestion of taking over Greenland. Sovereignty isn’t negotiable. But security in the Arctic? Let’s strengthen it together. “If you want to do more in Greenland, we’re ready.”
