Løkke calls new attempt a test balloon that cannot fly
Attempts to form a minority blue government in Denmark are dismissed by the kingmaker Lars Løkke Rasmussen. He calls the proposal “a test balloon that cannot fly.”
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No Danish government yet - negotiations paused
Nearly eight weeks after the Danish election, there is still no new government in sight. On Sunday, Troels Lund Poulsen of Venstre, the designated exploratory leader, announced that negotiations are on hold.
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Mette Frederiksen says of course I am disappointed after Social Democrats' historically poor result, but is ready to lead Denmark again
Mette 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.
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Denmark seeks NATO operation around Greenland
Denmark is sending more soldiers to Greenland on Monday and wants NATO to launch a special operation around the island to counter U.S. demands to take it over. Sweden is ready to contribute.
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Denmark reinforces military presence in Greenland, calls it a clear priority
The Danish Defense has sent a so-called vanguard to Greenland. As of today, there will be an increased military presence in and around Greenland, including from other NATO countries, says Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (V).
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Løkke wants to clear up misunderstandings with the US
Members 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.
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