Danish PM's party dealt blow at local election, Social Democrats gain
Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen`s Liberal Party suffered losses in Denmark`s local elections, a possible bellwether for the next national election, which is to be held no later than mid-2019.
Nov 22, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Denmark edges closer to snap election as parties feud over tax cuts
Denmark edged closer to an early general election as a political row over tax cuts for the wealthy escalated over the weekend, threatening to bring down the minority Liberal government that took office just 15 months ago.
Sep 19, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Danish conservatives threaten to topple government
A small Danish party threatened Wednesday to withdraw its support for the government and force new elections if Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen fails to sack a cabinet minister in a row over agricultural reforms.
Feb 24, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
Tight security as Danes mark year since Copenhagen attacks
Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen warned Sunday that Denmark still faces a "serious terror threat" as it marked a year since a gunman killed a filmmaker and a Jewish security guard in twin attacks in Copenhagen.
Feb 15, 2016, 02:15 AM IST
Danish parliament approves controversial migrant bill
The legislation stirred great controversy, with Rasmussen defending it as "the most misunderstood bill in Denmark's history."
Jan 27, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
'Up to 20,000 in Copenhagen vigil for Paris attack victims'
Copenhagen; Up to 20,000 people, among them Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, gathered for a candlelight vigil at the gates of the French embassy in Copenhagen today to mourn the victims of the
Nov 16, 2015, 02:01 AM IST
Denmark to take 1,000 refugees on voluntary basis: Govt
The Danish government said Thursday it had voluntarily agreed to accept 1,000 refugees out of the 120,000 migrants the EU plans to relocate to ease the burden on frontline states.
Sep 17, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
