Denmark has reached a significant milestone with over 500,000 electric cars on its roads, marking a surge of 200,000 vehicles in just over a year. Favorable tax policies, expanding charging infrastructure, and strong consumer demand are credited for this rapid adoption, positioning Denmark as a leader in Europe's green transition.
Danish engineering firm Alfa Laval's local operations are set to plead guilty and pay a fine of 100,000 Danish kroner for breaching EU sanctions against Russia in 2022. The violation involved the sale of centrifuge spare parts to a Russian sister company, marking the first such penalty for a Danish firm.
Denmark's pharmaceutical giant, Novo Nordisk, has announced a significant board restructuring, with more than half of its 12 members, including the chair, set to be replaced. The move follows a governance dispute with its majority shareholder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and comes amidst intensifying competition in the anti-obesity treatment market. An Extraordinary General Meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2025, to formalize the changes.
Denmark has introduced new regulations significantly limiting the intake of international students from non-EU countries, particularly those in non-state-approved programs. The changes, effective from May 2, 2025, include stricter academic requirements, reduced post-study work permits, and restrictions on family reunification, aiming to curb visa misuse.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has agreed to acquire the rare disease drug zaltenibart from Omeros Corporation for an upfront payment of $340 million, with the total deal potentially reaching up to $2.1 billion (approximately 13.5 billion DKK). The acquisition, announced on October 15, 2025, aims to bolster Novo Nordisk's rare disease portfolio, particularly in blood and kidney disorders.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has urged a strong, united European Union response to China's recently implemented export controls on rare earths. These new measures, announced on October 9, 2025, significantly tighten Beijing's grip on critical materials and technologies, impacting global supply chains.
Denmark has announced a significant defense spending package totaling 88 billion DKK through 2033, including the acquisition of 16 additional F-35 fighter jets and a substantial investment in Arctic defense, featuring a new military headquarters in Nuuk, Greenland.
Denmark has officially acquired the German-made IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense missile system from Diehl Defence. The urgent purchase, finalized on July 29, 2025, aims to address a critical air defense capability gap and protect vital infrastructure. This acquisition is part of Denmark's broader strategy to enhance its ground-based air defense, including participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative.
Danish Member of Parliament Victoria Velasquez has returned to Denmark after being detained by Israeli authorities. She was intercepted while participating in a humanitarian aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza.
Copenhagen has initiated a new trial program for reusable takeaway packaging in its city center, aiming to significantly reduce single-use waste. The system, featuring a deposit-refund model and 32 return stations, is led by the City of Copenhagen and New Loop, with EU funding, and will run until at least the end of 2026.
Denmark has announced plans to ban social media for children under the age of 15, with parental consent potentially allowing access from age 13. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen cited concerns over mental health, concentration issues, and exposure to inappropriate content, describing social media as 'stealing our children's childhood'.
Denmark has announced a DKK 1.1 billion pledge to the African Development Fund's 17th replenishment (ADF-17), representing a 40 percent increase. This commitment aims to support low-income African countries in achieving sustainable development goals and climate resilience.
French authorities have detained the captain and first mate of the 'shadow tanker' Boracay off Saint-Nazaire. The detention follows 'serious offenses' and an investigation into the vessel's potential link to recent drone disruptions at Danish airports, though President Macron urged caution against premature conclusions.
The European Union and Denmark have collaborated to restore a damaged Ukrainian wind power plant, providing crucial clean electricity. This effort, facilitated by the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, involved the installation of three new turbine blades valued at €3.23 million, significantly strengthening Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst ongoing conflict.
Denmark has prohibited all civilian drone flights nationwide from September 29 to October 3, 2025. The ban follows a series of drone sightings near military facilities and airports, described by officials as 'hybrid attacks,' and coincides with an EU summit in Copenhagen focusing on European defense and support for Ukraine.
Multiple Danish airports, including Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup, experienced drone incursions overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The incidents, which caused closures and disruptions, have been labeled a 'hybrid attack' by Danish officials, who suspect a 'professional actor' is responsible amidst heightened European tensions.
Denmark has announced plans to create a reconciliation fund to provide individual financial compensation to Greenlandic women subjected to forced contraception and other systematic discrimination. The move comes ahead of a formal apology for the 'spiral case,' where thousands of women and girls were fitted with IUDs without consent from the 1960s to the 1990s.
MITS Capital, a Ukrainian-American investment group, has launched MITS Industries, a new Danish-Ukrainian defense technology company. Headquartered in Copenhagen and Kyiv, the firm unites leading Ukrainian drone and defense tech producers, aiming to strengthen European defense and project over $200 million in revenue by 2026.
Denmark's national newborn heel prick test now screens for 25 serious diseases, a significant expansion from the single condition screened 50 years ago. The program, managed by Statens Serum Institut, aims for early detection and treatment, with future plans for advanced genomic screening.
