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Denmark in Times of Waiting - Could Get a Monster Government
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Denmark in Times of Waiting - Could Get a Monster Government

The election outcome in Denmark has been described as historically fragmented. Twelve parties, with no clear coalition alignments, will compete for government power
Elected to the Folketing, expelled by the party
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Elected to the Folketing, expelled by the party

Cecilie Liv Hansen took a seat in parliament for the Liberal Alliance after Tuesday's election. But now she is being expelled from the party, which accuses her of providing "incorrect information of a significant nature
Election question: Should the Faroe Islands leave Denmark?
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Election question: Should the Faroe Islands leave Denmark?

The question of Greenland's independence has been raised over the past year, but the discussion has progressed further in another part of Denmark.
The politician with nine lives - how Lars Løkke Rasmussen became a master of political waves
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The politician with nine lives - how Lars Løkke Rasmussen became a master of political waves

His party, the Moderates, looked set to leave the Danish parliament. But the "politician with nine lives" got an unexpected boost in public opinion and is now in a golden position
Mette Frederiksen says of course I am disappointed after Social Democrats' historically poor result, but is ready to lead Denmark again
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Mette Frederiksen says of course I am disappointed after Social Democrats' historically poor result, but is ready to lead Denmark again

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats have suffered a historically bad result. But the party is still the largest in Denmark - and Frederiksen wants to lead Denmark again
Lars Løkke Rasmussen set to be kingmaker after Danish election
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Lars Løkke Rasmussen set to be kingmaker after Danish election

The government parties are losing ground in the Danish election, and Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Moderates once again look set to be the leading force.
Frederiksen's final sprint ahead of polls closing in Denmark - very important
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Frederiksen's final sprint ahead of polls closing in Denmark - very important

Just hours before polls close in Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) is making a final campaign push with election posters, red roses and a selfie party. "This election is very important for Denmark and Europe," she says
Delete public opinion and Mette Frederiksen can still govern
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Delete public opinion and Mette Frederiksen can still govern

She has been named one of Europe's most powerful, but at home, Mette Frederiksen's Social Democratic party has taken a beating in public opinion. "Why should I become a member of the party today when you have left out some of the substantive issues that get my blood pumping?" asks a voter
Mette Frederiksen calls general election in Denmark for March 24
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Mette Frederiksen calls general election in Denmark for March 24

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has called a general election. Danes will go to the polls on Tuesday, March 24
Ali Abbasi to strengthen cultural resilience on new Danish council
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Ali Abbasi to strengthen cultural resilience on new Danish council

Frederiksen and Løkke are racing in public opinion polls
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Frederiksen and Løkke are racing in public opinion polls

The threats to Greenland have resulted in a significant boost for the Danish parties that have been at the forefront of the crisis.
Trump backs down, therefore there is no argument in favor of purchasing Greenland
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Trump backs down, therefore there is no argument in favor of purchasing Greenland

Denmark doesn't want to sell, the Greenlanders don't want to be bought, and it would have been very expensive. Donald Trump said he wanted to buy all of Greenland - but seems to have had to change his mind
Denmark holds its breath ahead of Washington meeting
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Denmark holds its breath ahead of Washington meeting

Diplomatic efforts to address President Trump's interest in Greenland are in full swing in both Nuuk and Copenhagen. To my knowledge, diplomatic solutions are being sought around the clock
Greenlandic politician criticizes Danish crisis meeting for excluding Greenland
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Greenlandic politician criticizes Danish crisis meeting for excluding Greenland

Greenlandic politicians are critical of being excluded from a crisis meeting on Greenland's relationship with the US. At the same time, they, together with Denmark, are demanding a prompt meeting with US Senator Marco Rubio
Løkke wants to clear up misunderstandings with the US
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Løkke wants to clear up misunderstandings with the US

Members of the Danish parliament were summoned to an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening about the country's relationship with the United States. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the time has come to meet with the US Secretary of State
Court rules: Is Denmark's "ghetto list" illegal?
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Court rules: Is Denmark's "ghetto list" illegal?

Denmark's so-called "ghetto list" has drawn strong criticism after the state forcibly relocated residents based on ethnicity. Today, the European Court of Justice will decide whether the method violates the EU's equal treatment directive
This is how much Greenlanders can get in the spiral scandal
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This is how much Greenlanders can get in the spiral scandal

Greenlandic women who have had IUDs inserted without their knowledge can apply for compensation from the Danish state starting this spring, the Ministry of Health in Copenhagen announces.
Frederiksen: "No plans to resign"
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Frederiksen: "No plans to resign"

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has no plans to resign, she said two days after the municipal elections, which were described as a major defeat for the Danish Social Democrats.
Left Wave can knock S out of power in Copenhagen
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Left Wave can knock S out of power in Copenhagen

For over a hundred years, Copenhagen has had a Social Democratic mayor. When Denmark goes to municipal and regional elections on Tuesday, that could change – but the winds are blowing not to the right but to the left
Denmark Faces Criticism for Hosting Israeli Arms at Defense Fair
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Denmark Faces Criticism for Hosting Israeli Arms at Defense Fair

Denmark criticizes Israel's warfare in Gaza, but at the same time seven Israeli arms manufacturers are invited to the Danish defense's arms fair. It provokes criticism from several directions when the fair opens, reports Danish radio
Denmark Plans to Extend Minimum Life Imprisonment Sentence
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Denmark Plans to Extend Minimum Life Imprisonment Sentence

Lars Løkke Rasmussen Faces Bribery Allegations Over Parliament Seat
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Lars Løkke Rasmussen Faces Bribery Allegations Over Parliament Seat

The right-wing leader and foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is accused of having tried to buy a seat in the Danish parliament folketinget, reports Frihedsbrevet and Danish TV2.
Rasmus Paludan Convicted Under Denmark's New Koran Law
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Rasmus Paludan Convicted Under Denmark's New Koran Law

The Danish-Swedish politician and provocateur Rasmus Paludan is the first in Denmark to be sentenced according to the so-called Koran law.
Denmark Sets 18-Year Age Limit for High-Alcohol Drinks
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Denmark Sets 18-Year Age Limit for High-Alcohol Drinks

From Tuesday, drinks with a higher alcohol content than 6 percent can no longer be sold to 16- and 17-year-olds in Denmark.
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