Politics of Denmark — 14 Latest News (Daily)

20h

Espionage for China: EU Parliament suspends employees of AfD man Krah: An employee of the AfD MP Maximilian Krah is said to have passed on internal information ...

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/maximilian-krah-eu-parlament-suspendiert-mitarbeiter-von-afd-mann-spion-fuer-china-a-49cfdaa6-eaa3-4c8a-b0ca-279309ed9af1

Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage

An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.

The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.

Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.

There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.

24

18h

Will Denmark follow the UK with law sending asylum seekers to Rwanda?: The British parliament on Monday night passed a law allowing it to deport people seeking ...

thelocal.dk/20240423/will-denmark-follow-the-uk-with-law-sending-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda

Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda

The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.

Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.

Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.

Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.

6

10h

The unexpected triumph of the collective: After the mutiny against Mario Simioni, a unit was formed at SønderjyskE, a collective that overcame the larger ...

nordschleswiger.dk/de/nordschleswig-hadersleben-sport-sonderjyske-eishockey/unerwartete-triumph-des-kollektivs

7

Apr 23

Norway’s King Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch, is back at work after pacemaker implants

bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-22/norway-s-king-harald-europe-s-oldest-monarch-is-back-at-work-after-pacemaker-implants

5

Apr 22

Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind tender: Denmark on Monday launched its biggest offshore wind tender to date, offering no subsidies to companies ...

reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/denmark-launches-its-biggest-offshore-wind-tender-2024-04-22/

20

Apr 16

Fire rips through Old Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen as people try to rescue artwork

abcnews.go.com/International/fire-rips-stock-exchange-building-copenhagen-people-rescue/story

Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange

A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.

The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.

The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.

Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.

1k

Apr 16

Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/argentina-buys-24-f-16-jets-air-force-president-says-2024-04-16/

34

Apr 17

The chief executive of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, Brian Mikkselsen, has pledged to rebuild the burnt-out Børsen building, "no matter what" ... Show more