New requirements from the Danish Parliament, including politicians' consent to be quoted by name, are causing further delays in the Afghanistan inquiry and are described as a 'research ethical dilemma'.
Signe Wenneberg, a prominent climate activist with a large following, has joined the Danish Parliament as a member of The Alternative party. She previously joked with friends about infiltrating Danish politics and now brings her influential network and desire for change to the Folketing.
The Danish Democrats (DD) party intends to bring the controversial chocolate tax, which was dropped during the last election, back for a vote in the Folketing (Danish Parliament).
Søren Gade has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Folketing, Denmark's parliament. His re-appointment follows the election of the Folketing's Presidium and will see him serve until October.
Experts and organizations warn that lowering taxes on petrol and diesel in Denmark, intended to support struggling motorists, would negatively impact the climate and state finances.
The Danish Folketinget has gained two new independent MPs following exclusions from the Citizens' Party and Liberal Alliance, a development commentators believe could simplify government formation for Mette Frederiksen. This comes as the Citizens' Party also lost a candidate after the exclusion of an MP.
Denmark's Prime Minister has resigned after her party's historically poor performance in the general election, with all votes now counted. Analysts predict that forming the next government will be a very complicated, unpredictable process, potentially taking several weeks.
Løkke Rasmussen is scheduled to open the Folketing, the Danish Parliament, on April 10, marking a significant event in the country's political calendar.
A record number of women have been elected to the Folketing, Denmark's parliament, marking a significant shift towards gender parity in the legislative body.
Hans Andersen, Venstre's group chairman, will leave the Danish Parliament following the party's decline in the general election, resulting in the loss of both his political spokesperson and group chairman roles.
The Alternative party has seen new, grassroots members elected to the Folketing, marking a shift for individuals who previously protested outside Christiansborg.
Lars Boje successfully led his Citizens' Party into the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), even though he personally received over 2,000 fewer votes than in the previous election.
As Danes head to the polls in an election called by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, a new forecast indicates a tie between the blue and red blocs, with Greenland potentially serving as a swing factor in Frederiksen's bid for a third term.
The leader of Denmark's Alternativet party, Rosenkilde, expressed pride in the party's agricultural choices and declared her ambition for Alternativet to be the greenest party in the Folketing, advocating for changes in agriculture.
A confidential memo from the Danish ambassador in Washington D.C. assured close friendship with the US, without mentioning Greenland, shortly before President Trump demanded to buy the territory.
Fødevarechecken er blevet modtaget med skepsis fra flere sider. Nu bliver regeringens forslag hastebehandlet i Folketinget. Følg med her på livebloggen.
Danish politician Lars Boje Mathiesen and his party, Borgernes Parti, are facing severe voter backlash and risk losing their seats in parliament following weeks of internal chaos and controversial statements.
The Danish Parliament has approved a measure allowing former ministers to remove their names from a potentially critical investigation into Denmark's 20-year involvement in the Afghanistan war.
Two Danish politicians, known as the 'Schackers,' who were both voted out of Folketinget after 20 years, reflect on their long careers in politics and their future plans.
Cecilie Liv Hansen, a Danish politician, will serve as an independent in the city council, region, and parliament after being expelled from the Liberal Alliance. Her expulsion followed revelations that her fiancé had sold hashish.
Despite criticism from OSCE and the European Court of Human Rights, the newly elected Danish Parliament continues to decide on complaints regarding its own election, with a V-profile joining the critics.
Denmark's Ministry of Interior has received 31 complaints regarding the recent election, with the Folketinget now set to evaluate two specific complaints that demand a recount.
Denmark's Liberal Alliance party confirmed the expulsion of newly elected MP Cecilie Liv Hansen due to her dishonesty regarding 'incorrect information of significant character' and allegations of drug sales by her cohabitant; despite her ultra-short tenure, she is still set to receive a substantial annual salary, with another excluded member refusing to give mandates to the party.
The new Danish activist movement Jordskred has successfully elected three members to the Folketing (parliament) following a hunger strike protesting against 'Den Grønne Trepart' (The Green Tripartite).
Signe Wenneberg of Alternativet has secured a seat in the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), alongside Marie Brixtofte of Venstre in the Copenhagen Suburbs constituency.
Several well-known political figures have lost their seats in the Folketinget, Denmark's parliament, with an overview provided of those who are exiting.
Anders Vistisen has been elected to the Folketing, the Danish Parliament, and will consequently be replaced by Dansk Folkeparti's deputy chairman, Majbritt Birkholm, in the EU Parliament.
Approximately 200,000 Danes living abroad are unable to vote in parliamentary elections, leading to criticism that Denmark is politically disempowering its own citizens.
A Danish political morning post details a 'spiteful debate' in the Folketinget, including a 'broadside' directed at Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a 'heated discussion' on political conduct.
Professors are criticizing the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) for its lack of transparency regarding the Afghanistan mission, particularly for allowing politicians to remove their names from an independent inquiry.
Following defections from BP, a former speaker of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) suggests that new political parties should require more declarations to be eligible for election.
A discussion is underway in Denmark regarding the need for greater representation of politicians from sparsely populated areas within the Folketinget, the national parliament.
A factual report clarifies that having a permanent residence in Denmark is a requirement to be elected to the Folketing (Danish Parliament), as defined by the CPR law.
The Danish Parliament, Folketinget, has postponed its meeting to approve the election results. The delay is attributed to a housing case involving a newly elected member.
A report reveals that almost one in five politicians in the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) hold dual mandates, with some parties allowing it despite internal rules. One individual reportedly holds three positions.
The Danish Parliament (Folketinget) has convened for its first session since the March election. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, as the oldest member, congratulated the newly elected members and officially opened the proceedings.
The increasing presence of younger politicians in the Danish Parliament (Folketing) has raised an important question about whether visibility is becoming a more crucial factor than professional expertise, judgment, and experience.
A debate is ongoing in Denmark regarding proposals to raise the electoral threshold for the Folketing (Parliament) to reduce the number of parties, with some critics deeming such a move democratically suspect.
After a tumultuous period, Danish Member of Parliament Jacob Harris is set to return to Folketinget on Monday and has named three parties he could potentially see himself joining.
Politiken har fået aktindsigt i de konkrete dokumenter, som alle Folketingets 12 partier onsdag afleverede til kongen med ønsker til forhandlingerne om en ny regering.
A business commentator expresses the opinion that the presence of too many political parties in the Danish parliament contributes to a fragile political landscape.
Young conservative Mads Strange is entering the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) after previously sparking controversy with his statements about women, which he now claims to have learned from.
The Danish Parliament, known as Folketinget, has achieved a gender distribution that is almost fifty-fifty. This marks a significant milestone in gender representation within the legislative body.
Islam ud af Danmark, større teknologiforståelse, mindre støtte til Ukraine og hårdere straffe til pædofile er blandt mærkesagerne hos fire nyindvalgte fra Borgernes Parti.
Peter Kofod and Josephine Alstrup Kofod have been elected to the Folketing (Danish Parliament) in Southern Jutland, while Steffen Larsen of LA was not re-elected.
Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats won the Danish general election, but her left-wing bloc failed to secure a majority, leading to complex government formation negotiations.
Despite political divisions, Danish party leaders in Folketinget have broadly agreed on the need for higher animal welfare standards for domestic pig producers.
Lars Boje Mathiesen's Citizens' Party and Alternativet have both surpassed the electoral threshold for the first time in a new Verian poll, with an election researcher attributing it to a 'super good strategy' by Mathiesen.
Tobias Grotkjær Elmstrøm of the Moderates party has announced he will not seek re-election in the next general election, having been on leave since 2024.
Independent MP Jeppe Søe, who will not seek re-election, plans to establish a new political meeting place, similar to the Moderates, before his exit from the Folketing.