Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Denmark launched its presidency of the European Union on Thursday with a call for Europe to unite to take on war in Ukraine and chaos caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff hike which are likely to mark the...

Denmark hopes to make ‘great progress’ on FP10 negotiations

The Danish presidency of the EU Council has an opportunity to make “great progress” on negotiations for FP10, the next Framework Programme for research and innovation, according to Christina Egelund, Denmark’s minister for higher education and...

Denmark vows 'maximum pressure' on Hungary to lift veto on Ukraine's EU bid

Published on 03/07/2025 - 11:25 GMT+2•Updated 11:32 Denmark aims to use its six-month presidency of the EU Council to put "maximum pressure" on Hungary to lift its unyielding veto on Ukraine's EU membership negotiations, which has triggered...

Denmark backs Ukraine’s EU membership quest as Zelenskyy meets key European backers

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed Thursday to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union, as Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the world’s biggest trading bloc. Ukrainian President...

Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights

Bjerre said the bloc should also look into restricting access to EU funds for countries that violate European law. Another major issue for Denmark: EU enlargement. The minister called out Hungary’s ongoing blockade of Ukraine’s membership in the...

Denmark to combat deepfakes by giving citizens copyright over their own features

The Danish government is planning to tackle the issue of AI-generated deepfakes by granting citizens property rights over their likeness and voice. The proposed legislation would mean that people who find that their features have been used to...

Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos

Denmark’s pro-climate, anti-migrant PM

Welcome to the Capitals by Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta. We welcome feedback and tips here. Sign up here. In today’s edition: Meet Mette Frederiksen Von der Leyen's no-confidence vote Growing pressure from Renew, S&D A Russian sub off France No...

Ukraine’s president arrives in Denmark for talks with key European backers

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Thursday as the Nordic country launched its European Union presidency, the Danish prime minister’s office said. Zelenskyy flew into the western city of Aarhus. A...

Zelenskyy arrives in Denmark as country assumes EU presidency

Stock photo: Getty Images Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Thursday 3 July, where he will take part in events marking the start of Denmark’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. Source: Danish...

Women are now eligible for conscription in Denmark

3 July 2025, 10:43 | Updated: 3 July 2025, 10:51 Women are now eligible for conscription from the age of 18 in Denmark. Picture: Alamy Women in Denmark are now eligible for conscription when they turn 18 after the country passed a new law. Listen...

Zelensky Visits Denmark for EU Council Presidency Opening

On July 3, 2025, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Denmark, where the ceremony marking the start of the country’s presidency of the Council of the European Union took place. This information was confirmed by the office of...

Denmark Women vs Sweden Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 4th 2025

Denmark Women and Sweden Women will square off in an all-Scandinavian affair in the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on Friday (July 4th). The game will be played at Stade de Geneve. The game comes a month after both sides faced one another...

BIG Wins Competition to Transform Three Urban Plazas into an Interconnected 'City Stage' in Copenhagen, Denmark

DR Concert Hall plaza. Project render. Image © BIG, Playtime and Ping-Pong Space Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

‘Service is Now Fully Equal’: Conscription Now Applies to Women in Denmark

Men and women are now conscripted into the Danish armed forces on an equal business, all having to enrol in the national service lottery after they turn 18 as the government responds to what it says is a worsening security picture in Europe. Young...

Denmark introduces mandatory military service for women

For the first time in Danish history, women will be subject to mandatory military service as a new gender-equal conscription policy takes effect on July 1, 2025, Azernews reports, citing foreign media. This landmark change follows a broad majority...

Denmark’s EU Presidency could help open negotiation clusters for Ukraine – Korniienko

Ukraine anticipates that Denmark’s presidency of the Council of the European Union will help overcome political obstacles— particularly Hungary’s resistance — to opening the first negotiation clusters in the country’s EU accession process. This...

Denmark Takes EU Presidency As Questions Over Security Swirl

Denmark has taken over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union as questions swirl over Europe's security and trade and a war still raging on its eastern flank. "Europe is at a defining moment in time," Danish Prime...

Copenhagen Airport hits record June as summer travel surges

Copenhagen Airport welcomed over 3.1 million passengers in June, marking its busiest start to summer ever and a 9% increase year-on-year. The surge reflects strong outbound holiday demand and growing inbound tourism, with Spain the top destination...

Denmark Expects Easy Approval of Last Decisions on Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry, Danish Minister of Economic Affairs Tells BTA

Danish Minister of Economic Affairs Stephanie Lose Wednesday told BTA's Nikolay Jeliazkov that Denmark expects the vote in the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on July 8 on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone to be a "smooth...