Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is rapidly changing Denmarks policy on Europe. Denmark is no longer frugal and is now open to state aid in certain sectors of the economy.
In her New years speech the Danish PM presented her view on the challenges ahead for Europe 1/
Ole Ryborg
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EU-correspondent in Brussels for Danish Radio & Television. Covering EU & NATO in Brussels since 1988.
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Joined January 2012
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- Replying to @OleRyborg"We are moving forward in Denmark. But it is in a much more turbulent – and dangerous – world. A world where Europe risks falling behind." "It is said that the USA innovates. China copies. And the EU regulates. We must change that." 4/
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- Replying to @OleRyborg"We need to keep jobs in Europe. And that requires significantly more investments. Both public and private. In energy, technology, defense, green transition, and climate." The need is so great that we have to look at the entire toolbox. State aid is necessary." 5/
- Replying to @OleRyborg"When I start my New Year’s speech by outlining all these challenges, it is not to paint a picture of fear. On the contrary. We must be realistic. But never dscouraged. We have faced great challenges before. And overcome them. We can do it again." end/
- Replying to @OleRyborg"Moscow. Pyongyang. And Tehran. Three capitals in three countries that are working closer and closer together. Against us. We see it in more and more places. But most clearly in Ukraine. The Ukrainians are defending themselves bravely." 9/




