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Denmark’s EU Presidency: A Missed Opportunity for Progressive Leadership
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She calls for more weapons, tougher measures against migrants and rants against Donald Trump. This has given Denmark's colorful prime minister a special position in Europe. The soss Mette Frederiksen is also praised by conservative government colleagues, ahead of Denmark taking over the presidency of the EU.
This is stated on the website of the Danish Presidency of the EU.” The Danish government has chosen two main priorities of the Presidency, which we look forward to delivering: a safer Europe, including stronger management of migration to the EU and continued support for Ukraine, as well as a competitive and green Europe. The chairmanship will last until the end of the year,” the statement reads. As noted, the Danish presidency under the slogan “…
Denmark’s EU Presidency: A Missed Opportunity for Progressive Leadership
As Denmark begins its rare turn holding the EU’s rotating Presidency, hopes for progressive momentum have been met with disappointment. The Danish government’s official programme, unveiled on June 19, offers little substance beyond a bland slogan: “A secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe.” Denmark closely mirrors the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agenda favoring deregulation, business-friendly policies over people…
On Tuesday 1 July 2025, Denmark takes the semi-annual presidency of the Council of Ministers of the European Union. The Social Democratic Prime Minister intends to highlight two priorities: the tightening of migration rules and the strengthening of European defence.
Denmark assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union on Tuesday with the support of Ukraine, the ratification of the pact with Mercosur and the multi-annual budget among its top priorities. More information: The frugal club suffers its first defection: Denmark now supports issuing EU common debt for defence
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