German Social Democrats pour cold water on French nuclear deterrent
German lawmaker Nils Schmid argues there is no need to open the subject as the U.S. has not said it would withdraw its nuclear umbrella.
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Nordic MEPs call on the EU not to escalate US medicine tariff fight
Europe should not spearhead the introduction of new trade barriers, warn Danish and Swedish members of the European Parliament’s SANT committee.
Iberian peninsula power cut: King Felipe to chair national security council meeting in Madrid – as it happened
This blog has now closed. You can read our latest wrap of developments here.We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified t…
Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats
Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must “stand together” with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen.
Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats
Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must “stand together” with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen.
How idea of stripping citizenship for crimes spread across Europe
Recent proposals put forward in countries such as Sweden, Finland and Germany reflect wider shift, say analystsThe plans, hatched by Sweden’s rightwing government with support of its far-right backers, made waves around the world. Politicians said they…
Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world.
With the United States throwing up the highest trade barriers in a century, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is on a mission to do trade deals with everyone else.
Denmark to deploy new regiment on Baltic island amid security concerns
The announcement to bolster Bornholm’s defences comes the same day the Estonian government announced plans to reinforce its military presence along its border with Russia.
Longtime US allies say they have ways to fight back against Trump, and they’ll use them
Plans are being drawn up and, as one EU diplomat said, “We’ll take decisions to protect ourselves.”
The wholegrain revolution! How Denmark changed the diet – and health – of their entire nation
Is it possible to make a country healthier one slice of rye bread at a time? If the rocketing wholegrain consumption of the Danes is anything to go by, absolutelyLunchtime in Copenhagen, Denmark. The place is packed and staff are talking customers thro…
‘Fighting crime blindfolded’: Europe is coming after encryption
Police have long wanted to read encrypted messages. They now have the backing of the EU’s top brass.
The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.
Jumping the Gun? The proposed early application of some of the EU’s new asylum pact – and a common list of supposedly ‘safe countries of origin’
Steve Peers, Professor of Law, Royal Holloway University
of London
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The EU’s asylum pact was adopted less
a year ago, and mostly won’t apply for over another year – and yet the EU Commission
has …
The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image – podcast
The Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients in front of hidden cameras. But is she really reformed – and is the director up to his own tricks?By Samanth Subramanian. Read by David Bateson Continue reading…
POLITICO at 10: The EU fights for its independence
A decade after we launched in Brussels, Europe’s place in the world is ever more uncertain. The battle for relevance will dominate the next 10 years.
We want French nukes, Polish president says
“I believe we can accept both solutions,” Andrzej Duda says about hosting both U.S. and French warheads on Polish soil.
The forever chemicals spoiling EU Easter eggs
The document specifies that commercial eggs, including those from free-range hens, are still safe to eat.
Ukraine war briefing: China arming Russia and building weapons on its soil, says Zelenskyy
Just as much Russian bombing under energy ceasefire, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,150China is supplying weapons to Russia, including gunpowder and artillery, and Chinese representatives are involved in weapons production on Russian t…
Denmark’s life science strategy calls for EU focus on platform trials
Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, currently conducting platform trials in areas such as blood cancer and dialysis, has established a competence hub to support doctors and researchers in adopting the innovative trial model.
Beyond bleeds: the power of partnership in hemophilia
Perspectives from Martin Nielsen, Denmark, who lives with hemophilia B, and Wolfgang Miesbach, professor of medicine at Frankfurt University Hospital, Germany, on the psychological impacts of hemophilia.
We started checking Russian shadow vessel insurance. Now what?
As these rules-busting, dangerous ships keep sailing our waters, posing enormous risks to other vessels and the environment, it’s time to focus on finding the shady operators behind them.
Denmark eyes drone training in Ukraine in a European first
Moscow isn’t happy. The Russian embassy in Denmark said the decision “contradicts the current attempts to reach a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine.”
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days
The world changed in February. Here’s how it looked to political insiders.
Dutch warned not to eat homegrown eggs over forever chemicals fears
Earthworms may be the cause of PFAS entering the eggs, according to national public health institute.
US college students detained in Denmark after alleged Uber driver dispute
Two students traveling on spring break were arrested and charged with assault in Copenhagen, police sayTwo American college students traveling for spring break were arrested in Copenhagen, charged with assault, and held in a Danish prison for two weeks…
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Greenland documentary forces Danes to confront their colonial heritage
As Donald Trump threatens to take over the territory, film claims its cryolite mine was plundered by DenmarkFor two weeks in Denmark the subject of the documentary was “bigger than Trump”, says producer Michael Bévort. The broadcast of Grønlands hvide …
My stay at a Swedish eco-retreat was blissful. What’s emerged about it since points to a much darker truth | Laura Hall
Stedsans seemed to embody Scandinavia’s love of nature – until its owners moved to Guatemala, apparently leaving behind 158 barrels of human wasteFor me, visiting the now infamous Stedsans eco-retreat in Halland, southern Sweden was the apotheosis of t…
Head of US military base in Greenland fired after JD Vance visit
Col Susannah Meyers removed amid reports she distanced base from Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s oversight of territory• Europe live – latest updatesThe head of the US military base in Greenland has been fired for criticising Washington’s agenda for the…
Head of US base in Greenland fired after Vance visit
Colonel Susannah Meyers, who had served as commander of the Pituffik Space Base since July, was removed amid reports that she distanced herself and the base from US Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark and its oversight of the territory.
Pentagon fires Greenland base commander after she criticized JD Vance visit
Actions to “subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated,” U.S. military warns.
EU channels inner ‘Buddha’ as it reels from White House shocks
Finance ministers gathering in Warsaw will discuss tariffs and rearmament.
Couple who ran Swedish eco-resort say 158 barrels of human waste left behind was ‘very normal’
Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk reject criticism of how they abandoned resort and fled to GuatemalaA Danish couple who fled their “forest resort” in Sweden for Guatemala and left behind a large tax debt and 158 barrels of human waste have hit back at …
Denmark pushes for EU strategic investment in life sciences
The Danish Life Science Council says the EU must be better at prevention, embracing personalised medicine and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
Couple who ran Swedish eco-retreat fled leaving behind barrels of human waste
Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk, now in Guatemala, had racked up large tax debt at Stedsans forest retreatA Danish chef couple who attracted international acclaim with a “forest resort” in Sweden have been tracked down to Guatemala after apparently go…
Danish PM tells US ‘you cannot annex another country’ on visit to Greenland
Mette Frederiksen, who met island’s new and outgoing PMs, says she wants to cooperate with Trump on Arctic securityThe Danish prime minister has put on a show of unity with Greenlandic leaders in her first visit to the Arctic island since Donald Trump’…
Europe slams ‘illegal’ Trump tariffs, vows unified response
Trump’s Liberation Day announcement of 20 percent tariffs on the EU go against the “free enterprise and competition” that “have laid the foundations of the West’s success,” Swedish PM says.
Denmark buys French missiles during King Frederik’s first state visit
A framework agreement signed during King Frederik X’s first state visit to France foresees ‘the supply of 250 to 1,000 Mistral 3 missiles,’ the Elysée said on Tuesday. This comes against a backdrop of America’s push for Greenland, a Danish territory.
Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ leviesA large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against the US, a survey has shown, if Donald Trump introduces sweeping impor…
Polish PM Tusk makes last-ditch plea to avoid Trump’s tariffs
U.S. president is set to impose tariffs on EU goods on Wednesday.
Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous | Timothy Snyder
Thanks to Trump’s administration, the US could soon have to fight wars to get things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the askingNo one would allow that he could not see these much-admired clothes; because, in doing so, he would have declared …
Greenland’s new PM rejects Trump’s latest threat: ‘We do not belong to anyone else’
Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen says ‘Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: the United States won’t get that’The US will not get Greenland, its new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has said in response to D…
Former leader of Denmark: ‘We have stood side by side with America for decades’
Helle Thorning-Schmidt doesn’t understand all the nasty language.
Former leader of Denmark: ‘We have stood side by side with America for decades’
Helle Thorning-Schmidt doesn’t understand all the nasty language.
Trump doesn’t rule out military intervention in Greenland — again
U.S. president’s comments come on the heels of diplomatic tensions between Copenhagen and Washington.
Prime minister of Denmark to visit Greenland in wake of Vance’s trip
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will meet with Greenland’s leadership and residents. Vance did not receive an invitation from the government.
Denmark chastises US Vice President Vance for his ‘tone’ over its support of Greenland
The Danish foreign minister hit back on Saturday after JD Vance said, during a visit to Greenland on Friday, that Denmark has ‘underinvested’ in Greenland’s security.
Denmark slams Trump administration day after JD Vance underinvestment claims
During a visit to the Pituffik Space Base on Friday, Vance told US troops that Denmark has ‘underinvested’ in Greenland’s security and demanded that Copenhagen change its approach.
Denmark hits back at ‘tone’ of US vice-president’s criticism over Greenland
‘This is not how you talk to your close allies,’ says Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke RasmussenDenmark has hit back against JD Vance’s comments that Copenhagen has not done enough for Greenland.The US vice-president made his remark on Friday during …
Danish foreign minister scorns ‘tone’ of JD Vance in Greenland, Denmark comments
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen on Saturday criticised the “tone” used by US Vice President JD Vance in his claims that Copenhagen had “underinvested” in Greenland during an unwarranted visit he made to the island, which US President D…
In Greenland, JD Vance attacks Denmark but rules out military option
During a visit lasting just a few hours to the American military base at Pituffik, the American vice president expressed his hope that Greenland would soon become independent and choose to come under the American ‘security umbrella.’
After Vance visit, Denmark tells US: Stop treating us like dirt
“This is not how you speak to your close allies,” Denmark’s top diplomat said.
Vance says Denmark has ‘under invested’ in Greenland
“You have under-invested in the people of Greenland and you have under-invested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass,” the US vice president told Denmark.
Vance, citing threats from Russia and China, urges Greenland to ‘cut a deal’ with the U.S.
“When the president says ‘We’ve got to have Greenland,’ he’s saying this island is not safe,” the vice president said.
JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland and calls for self-determination – video
The US vice-president has accused Denmark of under-investing in Greenland’s security. JD Vance, visiting the US military base of Pituffik in north-west Greenland with his wife, Usha, and other senior US officials on Friday, told American troops: ‘Our m…
Donald Trump says US must gain control of Greenland
Comments increase pressure on Nato ally Denmark as vice-president JD Vance tours military base on island
JD Vance says US needs control of Greenland to fend off China and Russia
Vice-president criticises Denmark’s treatment of Arctic island and says it should come under US ‘security umbrella’JD Vance told troops in Greenland that the US has to gain control of the Arctic island to stop the threat of China and Russia as he doubl…
JD Vance says Denmark ‘has not done a good job by the people of Greenland’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. You can read our full report on Vance’s Greenland visit here:JD Vance says US needs control of Greenland to fend off China and RussiaMaking some of the Danish fears come true (8:23), it appears that US vice-president JD Va…
JD Vance to expect frosty reception in Greenland amid diplomatic row
Visit by US vice-president and wife met with hostility by leaders after Trump’s threats to acquire territoryThe US vice-president, JD Vance, and his wife Usha are due to touch down in Greenland on Friday in a drastically scaled down trip after the orig…
Scandinavia calls for strong EU measures against e-commerce ‘wild west’
A Nordic control project showed that 71% of the products examined violate EU laws due to high toxicity levels.
The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image
The Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients in front of hidden cameras. But is she really reformed – and is the director up to his own tricks?The trap was laid in a rented office: two rooms in downtown Copenhagen, …
Baltic Sea turbines have the wind at their back, but security concerns loom [Advocacy Lab Content]
Poland is planning a major investment in Baltic Sea wind power, but the same geopolitical concerns motivating that push for domestic energy sources also pose security challenges.
Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens
Bloc’s first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikesPeople in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increa…
Denmark welcomes US plan to scale back unsolicited Greenland visit
Delegation originally meant to visit the capital will now have a trip only to the island’s US military baseDenmark has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to scale back an unsolicited visit to Greenland as a sign the US is “de-escalating” afte…
Denmark breathes sigh of relief (for now) as Trump team scales back Greenland trip
The U.S. delegation changed the itinerary of their Greenland trip, after initial plans were met with fierce backlash.
‘Not the time to go it alone’: Rutte warns there is no alternative to Nato for keeping Europe and North America safe – as it happened
Mark Rutte says Nato needs to know US has its back but Europe must also do its fair share. This live blog is closedMeanwhile, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed the country plans to increase the country’s defence spending to a provisi…
Southern Europe rebuffs von der Leyen’s debt-based defense plan
France, Italy and Spain are seeking to boost military spending based on grants rather than loans to avoid increasing their debt loads.
US Vice President JD Vance will join his wife on controversial trip to Greenland
The announcement came just hours after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized the US second lady’s planned visit to Greenland as putting ‘unacceptable pressure’ on both the territory and Denmark.
Vance to travel to Greenland on Friday
The vice president said he would join his wife and visit a Space Force base to “check out what’s going on with the security there.”
Danish PM accuses US of ‘unacceptable pressure’ over planned Greenland visit
US vice-president JD Vance later says he will join unsolicited visit to Arctic island, which Mette Frederiksen says is ‘not what Greenland needs or wants’Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister, has accused the US of putting “unacceptable pressure…
Danish PM condemns Trump team over imminent Greenland visit
Mette Frederiksen vows to “stand against” aggressive overtures from the White House toward Arctic island.
Russia says it has conditions that must be met before Black Sea ceasefire begins – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read our latest full report here:Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black SeaA former head of Dutch cybersecurity has expressed his surprise at Donald Trump’s top team’s use of Signal for classi…
Greenland PM decries ‘very aggressive’ US posture ahead of Usha Vance, Mike Waltz visit
Greenlandic and Danish politicians fume over trip by top allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Anger in Greenland over visits this week by Usha Vance and Mike Waltz
Greenland’s prime minister says trip is ‘demonstration of power’ and accuses US of interfering in its political affairs Greenland’s prime minister has accused Washington of interfering in its political affairs with the visit of an American delegation t…
A samurai helmet, shamrock socks and one epic meltdown: Trump’s Oval Office meetings, ranked
How to survive a White House summit with the combative U.S. president.
Greenland’s Inuits reclaim identity as independence debate grows and another US VIP visit looms
During colonial rule, Denmark enforced assimilation policies, unofficially banning the Inuit language, forced sterilisations and removing children from their families to be placed in Danish homes. Policies which left Greenlanders bitter.
A Denmark state of mind
The country’s ability to think on an issue-by-issue basis is rare in a tribal era
Denmark and Finland urge caution for US-bound transgender people
Travel advice updated amid reports of ordeals at US border after Trump said country would only recognise two gendersDenmark and Finland have updated their US travel advice for transgender people, joining the handful of European countries that have soug…
Greenland might open a vast rare earth deposit to mining. Locals say it could destroy their way of life
As Trump threatens to acquire the Danish island territory, residents of a small town are worried about an Australian mining company’s plansIsolated among icebergs, fjords and mountains in remote southern Greenland, Narsaq is a town that does not worry …
Greenland might open a vast rare earth deposit to mining. Locals say it could destroy their way of life
As Trump threatens to acquire the Danish island territory, residents of a small town are worried about an Australian mining company’s plansIsolated among icebergs, fjords and mountains in remote southern Greenland, Narsaq is a town that does not worry …
The French defence industry builds to a war footing
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Dutch health minister backing Critical Medicines Act, Paragon scandal revealing Denmark and Cyprus as potential spyware customers, Czech PM set to raise EU defence industry concerns at EU summit, and so mu…
JD Vance ‘had a point’ on migration, Danish socialist prime minister warns EU leaders
For Mette Frederiksen, controlling “mass migration” is just as important as deterring Russia.
Paragon scandal: Denmark and Cyprus potential spyware customers alongside Italy
A new report from Canada’s Citizen Lab identifies several potential EU customers of the Israeli spyware vendor Paragon Solutions, including Denmark and Cyprus, as well as the use of digital infrastructure in Germany during victims’ infections.
Danish PM: Europe must ‘be totally able to defend ourselves’
Europe needs to act now to deter Russia from attacking, Mette Frederiksen told POLITICO.
Northern Europe pushes EU to speed up Ukraine membership
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has repeatedly sought to derail Kyiv’s accession.
Von der Leyen calls for collective arms purchases by 2030
Europe has to rely more on its own resources, the Commission chief said.
Poland one step closer to ban flavoured nicotine pouches, restrict e-cigarettes
The aim is to ensure greater control over e-cigarettes, the Polish ministry said on X.
Danish FM to Trump: Greenland’s flag can’t be painted with stars and stripes
Greenland voted for pro-independence party in Tuesday’s election, a decision Trump welcomed.
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower themThe United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordi…
Trump: Annexation of Greenland ‘will happen’
The Arctic island’s election winner panned U.S. president’s comments as “unacceptable.”
Trump on annexing Greenland: ‘I think it will happen’
The comments are Trump’s most brazen to date on his desire to wrest the island away from NATO ally Denmark.
Denmark and Sweden see rise in semisynthetic cannabinoid poisonings
Cannabinoid-induced poisonings are leading to more hospital admissions as drug traffickers target puff bars, gummies, and e-cigarettes.
The stockpiling temptation
Trade disruptions, climate change, conflicts, are bringing renewed interest in Europe to be ready for emergencies
Greenland votes for change but coalition talks will govern how it reacts to Trump | Miranda Bryant
The tone of relations with the US may depend on whether second-placed Naleraq ends up inside the governmentIt was an election that was fought on the global stage with sporadic commentary from Donald Trump. But in the end, it was domestic issues that dr…
Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to beginGreenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in which the centre-right Democrat party more than tripled its …
Global attention on Greenland amid parliamentary election – video
Greenland’s parliamentary election has gained the international spotlight after US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the mineral-rich island, firing up a debate over its independence. Greenland, along with the Faroe Islands, remains pa…
‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.“…
Greenland election: Arctic island prepares to vote amid Trump interest – in pictures
After Trump’s vow to take over Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, pro-independence voices are growing louder. Ukrainian photographer Evgeny Maloletka visited the strategically important Arctic island to check the mood before elections …
Trump behaving towards Greenland ‘like Saddam Hussein was with Kuwait’, expert says
Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, will hold a parliamentary election on March 11 with independence a key campaign theme after U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants control over the world’s biggest island. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffne…