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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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