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Denmark Plans to Extend Minimum Life Imprisonment Sentence

Lifetime imprisonment in Denmark may mean at least 20 years. This is clear from a new political agreement, which the majority of the Folketing's parties support.

Denmark Plans to Extend Minimum Life Imprisonment Sentence

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. .

Lars Løkke Rasmussen Faces Bribery Allegations Over Parliament Seat

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. .

Rasmus Paludan Convicted Under Denmark's New Koran Law

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. .

Denmark Sets 18-Year Age Limit for High-Alcohol Drinks

Deepseek in the Parliament – not in the Government Offices

The AI service Deepseek is not allowed to be used in the Government Offices – but in the Parliament it's free to use, reports Altinget. .

Deepseek in the Parliament – not in the Government Offices

Frederiksen: "We will arm massively"

Denmark is facing a massive buildup of the defense. On Wednesday, an action plan will be presented, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) during a question hour in the parliament.

Frederiksen: "We will arm massively"

The Parliament and the Folketing Stop Deepseek

The Norwegian parliament and the Danish parliament are stopping the use of Deepseek on devices that have access to the parliament's system. .

The Parliament and the Folketing Stop Deepseek

Experts: Denmark did not keep promises to Trump

Denmark has not delivered when it comes to the defense of Greenland, according to several experts. Does it give Trump the right when he says he needs the island for the USA's national security? Absolutely not, says defense analyst Jacob Kaarsbo.

Experts: Denmark did not keep promises to Trump

Why Trump wants to get his hands on Greenland

Donald Trump Jr. has visited Greenland.

Why Trump wants to get his hands on Greenland

Foreign Flags Banned in Denmark

As of the turn of the year, it is once again illegal to hoist another country's flag in Denmark. But there are a few exceptions.

Foreign Flags Banned in Denmark

Danish Police: 32 Cases Involving Hired Swedes

In just over half a year, Danish police have registered 32 cases where Swedes are suspected of having been hired to commit violent crimes in Denmark. This is shown by a new compilation submitted by the police to the parliament, writes Politiken.

Danish Police: 32 Cases Involving Hired Swedes

Medical cannabis becomes legal in Denmark

A temporary law allowing Danish doctors to prescribe medical cannabis will become permanent in Denmark. .

Medical cannabis becomes legal in Denmark

Kjærsgaard steps down – after 40 years

The political right-wing profile Pia Kjærsgaard, who founded the nationalist party Danish People's Party (DF), will leave the parliament after over 40 years. When Denmark goes to the polls next time – which is to take place no later than autumn 2026 – the 77-year-old will not stand for re-election.

Kjærsgaard steps down – after 40 years

Denmark establishes three new ministerial posts

Denmark establishes three new ministerial posts, announces the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) at a press conference on Wednesday. It concerns a European Minister, a Green Minister and a Minister for Preparedness and Security.

Denmark establishes three new ministerial posts

Denmark wants to attract more Africans

Denmark wants to attract more Africans to study at the country's universities and higher education institutions. Europe needs more people if we don't want to fall behind in the global economy, the government emphasizes.

Denmark wants to attract more Africans

Wants to Stop the Increase of the Danish Retirement Age

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) wants to stop future increases in the retirement age in the country, she says in an interview with the newspaper [Berlingske](https://www. berlingske.

Wants to Stop the Increase of the Danish Retirement Age

Hate crimes to be punished more severely in Denmark

Hate crimes against Jews have become more frequent in Denmark and now politicians in the parliament are responding by proposing tougher penalties for hate crimes in specific zones. From 7 October last year to 13 June this year, the Danish police registered 187 reports of hate crimes against Jews.

Hate crimes to be punished more severely in Denmark

Agriculture in Denmark to be subject to carbon tax

Denmark will introduce a carbon tax for the country's agriculture from 2030, initially equivalent to 300 Danish kroner per ton. This is the outcome of an agreement between the government and several industry organisations, which was presented on Monday.

Agriculture in Denmark to be subject to carbon tax

Man arrested for punching Frederiksen

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has mild neck injuries after being attacked in central Copenhagen on Friday. She reports that she is well.

Man arrested for punching Frederiksen