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Danish government proposes 'wealth tax'
Politicsindex-hr1mo ago

Danish government proposes 'wealth tax'

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the Danish government aims to introduce a 'wealth tax', noting that one percent of Danes own perhaps a third of the total national wealth.

Danish Navy Intercepts, Detains Iran-Flagged Cargo Ship
Worldzerohedge2mo ago

Danish Navy Intercepts, Detains Iran-Flagged Cargo Ship

Danish Navy Intercepts, Detains Iran-Flagged Cargo Ship Denmark detained a container vessel previously blacklisted by Washington under last year's sweeping Iran sanctions on Thursday, amid suspicions it was operating under a false flag. The Nora was seized after authorities determined it was allegedly sailing under the flag of Comoros without authorization. The ship is now anchored in Danish waters pending further investigation, according to reports. It actually appears to be a box ship transporting containers at the time it was intercepted. It raised the Iranian flag under deeply suspicious circumstances, as a patrol boat eyed the vessel, Danish officials say. AFP via Getty Images The Danish Maritime Authority believes it to be part of Iran's so-called shadow fleet of tankers. "The Danish Maritime Authority reports that the vessel has been detained due to incorrect registration," the agency said. Several months ago the vessel went through a name change, which Washington officials believe was in order to keep shipping sanctioned Iranian and Russian exports, and to evade European suspicions while traversing regional waters. The vessel is said to currently anchored east of Albaek in the northernmost part of Jutland. It's possible the vessel will eventually be released, as the Danish government explained the ship will be detained until Iran confirms to the agency that the container ship is legitimately registered and certified. According to more details via a maritime monitoring publication: Denmark’s TV 2 reports the vessel had gone dark while it was in St. Petersburg, Russia, in mid-January and then sailed west into the Baltic and reached Skagen, where it stopped on January 22. The following day, it anchored less than 20 miles east of Aalbaek, Denmark, where it has remained for the past 28 days. A Danish patrol ship was spotted near the vessel along with a Danish Armed Forces sea drone. The Danish Maritime Authority reports it questioned the vessel’s registry in Comoros and was informed by the authorities that the ship was “not correctly registered.” Apparently, when they questioned the vessel further, it suddenly raised an Iranian flag, prompting the detention. Danish outlet TV 2 further reports that the Cerus/Nora had transited Danish waters at least 10 times over the past year during repeated voyages to Saint Petersburg - and each time the vessel allegedly went dark, ceasing transmission of its position data as it neared Russian waters. BREAKING: Danish authorities have detained the 226-meter container ship Nora, now flying the Iranian flag, east of Aalbæk, after it was found not properly registered with its claimed flag state. Previously sailing under the Comorian flag, the vessel suddenly changed its… pic.twitter.com/vjh2qaOJOm February 19, 2026 The Trump administration is meanwhile contemplating whether to escalate its military pressure on Iran by beginning to directly seize Iranian oil exports. This would be seen by Tehran as an immediate act of war. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 02:45

Danish Government Negotiations and Defense Policy Discussions
Politicsaftonbladetberlingske19d ago2 sources

Danish Government Negotiations and Defense Policy Discussions

Important government negotiations are underway in Denmark, with Troels Lund appealing to Løkke. Discussions also include the future of Danish defense policy, emphasizing that the blue bloc could dominate the area regardless of the incoming government's political alignment.

Danish Government Housing Agreement Concerns
Politicspolitiken1mo ago

Danish Government Housing Agreement Concerns

Copenhagen's mayor and a minister express concern that the Venstre party may abandon housing agreements aimed at providing cheaper homes in major cities, fearing they won't be passed before the election.

Danish Government Negotiations Focus on AI, Two-Phase Process
Politicsberlingskepolitiken13d ago2 sources

Danish Government Negotiations Focus on AI, Two-Phase Process

Danish party leaders engaged in discussions about artificial intelligence during government negotiations, though without immediate bargaining. Prime Minister Løkke indicated a two-phase negotiation process, with the next phase potentially beginning in a week.

Danish Government's Property Valuation System Under Scrutiny
Politicspolitiken1mo ago

Danish Government's Property Valuation System Under Scrutiny

A controversial property valuation system in Denmark, created under Lars Løkke Rasmussen's previous government, has seen its costs explode. Rasmussen now aims to abolish the system, prompting questions about its origins and his role in its development.