The Copenhagen Post

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU is considering restricting children’s access to social media, with proposals potentially arriving this summer. Following an expert panel’s upcoming recommendations, the EU may address minimum age requirements, a move supported by ten member states including Denmark. The Commission is currently investigating platf...

Troels Lund Poulsen remains optimistic regarding government formation discussions following meetings with the Citizens’ Party, the Conservatives, and the Moderates. He stated that progress is moving in the right direction, though success requires parties to set aside personal issues and compromise on political content. Challenges remain, as Danish People’s Party leader Morten...

Moderates leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen has dismissed the Danish People’s Party’s ultimatum to exclude his party from government, stating he has no intention of governing with them anyway. Løkke advocates for a centrist government and suggests a coalition including the Social Democrats, the Social Liberal Party, the Moderates, and the Conservatives. After ending negotiations wi...

Royal investigator and Liberal Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen states that all parties currently remain in government negotiations. He emphasizes that commitment to securing Denmark’s future economy is essential, though he notes this looks more difficult for some. A key issue is the 2006 Welfare Agreement linking retirement age to life expectancy; the Danish People’s […]

Denmark is still projected to reach its 2030 climate goal of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990. However, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities reports that the margin has narrowed. While Denmark previously projected a 72% reduction, it is now estimated to hit exactly 70%. This change is primarily due […]