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Recent spy scandals reveal how western allies are increasingly unreliable friends

Denmark’s foreign affairs minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen sounded surprised and emotional as he addressed a press conference on May 7. He announced he would call in the acting head of the US embassy in Copenhagen, Jennifer Hall Godfrey, over highly charged allegations that Washington has instructed its intelligence agencies to…

The Conversation

Denmark summons US ambassador over report of Greenland spying

‘We do not spy on friends,’ foreign minister says of the ‘disturbing’ allegations

The Independent UK

Greenland's new PM rejects Trump's latest threat to take over island

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen said of Trump's overtures: 'Let me clear. The US won't get that.'

Euronews

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Danish Foreign Minister Slams JD Vance for 'Tone' in Criticizing Greenland: 'This Is Not How You Speak to Your Close Allies'

Denmark's Foreign Minister fired back at JD Vance after he accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland's security and called for increased US involvement.

Latin Times

Denmark slams Trump day after JD Vance underinvestment in Greenland 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.

Euronews

Denmark hits back at Trump over Greenland future: ‘Change your tone’

JD Vance said Denmark has ‘underinvested’ in Greenland's security

The Independent UK

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 Rasmussen

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JD and Usha Vance make a last-minute change of plan to Greenland trip - and Denmark is relieved

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described the change in plans as a de-escalation

The Independent UK

‘Greenland is ours’, island’s PM declares, in clear rebuttal of Trump proposal

Trump says the US will acquire Greenland ‘one way or the other’

The Independent UK

Denmark May Ban Burning the Quran

A cabinet minister who once defended the right to blaspheme now wants a crackdown.

Reason

"Denmark and Sweden's Commitment to Free Speech Is Wilting in the Face of Quran Burnings"

Here's an excerpt from the article, by free speech historian Jacob Mchangama, writing in Time: On July 30, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that the government will seek to enact legislation for "special situations where other countries, cultures, and religions could be insulted, potentially resulting in significant negative…

Reason

EU warns against unstable and dangerous Russia in wake of mutiny

The EU will on Thursday discuss the repercussions of the Wagner Group's aborted rebellion in Russia as they look at further its aid to Ukraine in the wake of Moscow's invasion. NATO chief head Jens Stoltenberg is also set to meet with the bloc. Elsewhere, Ukraine held drills in Zaporizhzhia…

France 24

Denmark election: Social Democrats lead but no majority, exit poll suggests

Mette Frederiksen’s party predicted to have about 23% of vote, which could make former PM Løkke Rasmussen kingmaker

The Guardian - UK

Danish election: PM may need new party’s support to stay in charge

Former prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen could be in the position of kingmaker

The Guardian - UK

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