Following the fatal violence against a Swedish police officer in Copenhagen, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) wants to see the law tightened. The Danish government wants to toughen the punishment for deadly violence in cases where the perpetrator has previously been convicted of a violent crime.
SwedenThe notorious "hellworm" has been found on Amager in Copenhagen. The government is now calling an emergency meeting.
WorldDespite the war with Iran and efforts in Latin America, Donald Trump's administration has not given up on its ambition to take over Greenland. When asked if he was aware that Greenland is part of Denmark, US Senator Marco Rubio responded, "Yes, for now."
WorldIt is a coalition that will need support to get its policies through. It is the result of ten weeks of negotiations in Denmark. "We are curious about each other and will try to find new solutions," says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, equally happy and relieved.
WorldDenmark's incumbent prime minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has now been trying to form a new government for 43 days - a record, Danish media report.
WorldThe newly elected Danish member of parliament, Emilie Schytte, is accused of having had her permanent residence in Malmö.
WorldThe election outcome in Denmark has been described as historically fragmented. Twelve parties, with no clear coalition alignments, will compete for government power. One alternative is that Denmark will have a "monster government," says Sune Bechmann Pedersen, associate professor of history at Stockholm University.
WorldCecilie 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."
WorldThe question of Greenland's independence has been raised over the past year, but the discussion has progressed further in another part of Denmark.
WorldHis 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. "There is no crazier story in Danish politics than Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M)," writes Berlingske’s political correspondent.
WorldMette 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. "I am ready to take on the responsibility as Denmark's prime minister for the next four years," she says to cheers at the party's election vigil in Copenhagen.
WorldThe government parties are losing ground in the Danish election, and Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Moderates once again look set to be the leading force.
WorldJust 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.
WorldShe 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.
WorldPrime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has called a general election. Danes will go to the polls on Tuesday, March 24.
WorldThe threats to Greenland have resulted in a significant boost for the Danish parties that have been at the forefront of the crisis.
WorldDenmark 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.
WorldDiplomatic 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. The problem is that we are seeing an escalation, says U.S. expert Derek Beach.
WorldGreenlandic 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.
WorldMembers 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. "We will clear up some misunderstandings," he said after the meeting.
WorldDenmark'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. I think we have a good chance, says Majken Felle, who has sued the Danish state.
WorldGreenlandic 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.
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