Tag: Troels Lund Poulsen
Rising numbers unfit to serve in the army due to psychological and weight problems, recruiters say
Young men are far more likely to have mental health diagnoses or to be overweight than in the mid-1990s, according to the Defense Personnel Board, the Defense unit responsible for conscription. During the first half of 2022, the Norwegian Defense Personnel Board announced that 57.83 percent of all applicants for military service were unfit to […]
The opposition is calling for action over revelations that Russian boats are using the Faroe Islands as a marina
The fallout following the release of ‘Skyggekrigen’ (The Shadow War), a new documentary co-produced by public broadcasters from the four largest Nordic nations, continues to deliver revelations about Russian espionage in the region that have been described as astonishing and worrying of Danish members of parliament. Over the weekend, the Faroe Islands, which Russian ‘fishing […]
Denmark sends Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
In a joint operation with the Netherlands, Denmark will donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, according to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. The decision comes after a meeting of the Foreign Policy Council. This is reported by DR. Denmark has already donated 100 Leopard 1 tanks to […]
Harley credible: Outrage after revelations that Danish taxpayers have spent 250,000 to transport armed soldiers’ personal motorcycles
When the people of Denmark overwhelmingly voted for the abolition of the EU’s defense reservation in June last year, the government effectively gave carte blanche to spend whatever it wants on fighter planes, tanks, guns, ammunition and other light to medium weapons of destruction. , they didn’t expect that! Last year, during the last government’s […]
Denmark votes to become a member of the European Defense Agency
Greater responsibilityThe basis for the vote in the Folketing today stems from the fact that Denmark went in a referendum last summer to abolish the EU’s defense reservation. That reservation had meant that Denmark could not participate in EDA or other EU-led military projects. “Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, and Denmark […]
Denmark one step closer to donating fighter jets, but Ukrainian pilots must first be trained
Support is growing in the Danish Parliament to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The defense rapporteurs for the Blue Blok parties Liberal Alliance, Danish People’s Party and Conservative – all members of the opposition – support following Poland’s lead. Yesterday, the country became the first NATO country to donate combat aircraft to Ukraine with […]
Denmark confirms that the door is closed to Russia in the Nord Stream explosion investigation
Zelenskyy thanks Denmark for the supportIn related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised and thanked Denmark for all the recent support it has shown his country. In his daily address to his nation via Twitter1’10 he congratulated Denmark for the way it has sent lots of goods to Ukraine since the start of the […]
Defense Minister on leave with confidence that he will return … at some point
The government was dealt a blow in February when Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen took an unexpected leave of absence after a bout of stress. Troels Lund Poulsen quickly stepped in as Acting Defense Minister, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen yesterday appointed Stephanie Lose as Acting Minister of Economy to cover Poulsen, […]
Germany is confident it has located the vessel responsible for the Nord Stream explosions on the Danish island of Christiansø, but no concrete evidence yet
Many rumors in circulationSeveral media in Germany, as well New York Timessuggest that a pro-Ukrainian group opposed to the pipeline link between Germany and Russia was behind the blasts. The Times, meanwhile, claims there is no evidence the Putin government was involved in the sabotage. Ukraine’s defense minister, Oleksiy Resnikov, denies that his country was […]
Denmark has not decided to send combat aircraft to Ukraine
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says that he is “open to” Denmark sending modern combat aircraft to Ukraine, but only as long as other countries do the same, DR reports. On the anniversary of the invasion, Ukraine’s need for support is as strong as ever. During his tour of Europe two weeks ago, President Zelensky […]
The government’s conviction about the new bill will make it possible for companies to recruit foreign labor more easily
A new government proposal to make it easier for Danish companies to recruit foreign labor was presented to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday. Economy Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is optimistic that the new law will give the country the boost it needs to overcome what is expected to be a difficult year – conversely at […]
The government’s conviction about the new bill will make it possible for companies to recruit foreign labor more easily
A new government proposal to make it easier for Danish companies to recruit foreign labor was presented to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday. Economy Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is optimistic that the new law will give the country the boost it needs to overcome what is expected to be a difficult year – conversely at […]
Ukraine thanks Denmark for the support
A new symbol of this relationshipWhen Ukraine was invaded by Russia, Denmark gave its support to Ukraine. That support continues unabated as the war approaches the one-year mark. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said this week that it was time to step up even more to support Ukraine. Acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said […]
Minister of Defense on leave due to health hazard
Troels takes the reinsIn his absence, Troels Lund Poulsen will step in as Minister of Defense – a position that the Liberal Party will balance with its current duties as Minister of Economy. A large number of Ellemann-Jensen’s colleagues have expressed their support for his post, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and party colleagues Inger […]
The cost of solving problems in Tax increases by millions
It will cost DKK 349 million for the Tax Commission to complete its work. According to Politiken, this appears from a statement that Minister of Justice Nick Hækkerup (S) has sent to the Folketing’s tax committee. Originally, the budget was 308 million kroner, but the bill increased last year to 318 million kroner and is […]
V stands firm in agricultural negotiations: Now the government must choose
After the meeting, he continues to call for a clear yes or no from the government on whether to find more money to help the profession with the transition. – We do not know what the government wants. It is not the case that the government is definitively saying no to coming up with more […]
Blue friends criticize the Liberal Party for not clearly announcing
They expressed this after Troels Lund Poulsen had given his rapporteur’s speech, in which he promised concrete proposals from the Liberal Party on how to obtain more labor. – There are good things in the proposal, but the trees grow into the sky. For the government just closes the gap according to its own policy, […]
Marie Bjerre replaces Tommy Ahlers as climate rapporteur
In relation to the ongoing climate negotiations in the agricultural area, however, it will continue to be Troels Lund Poulsen who is the chief negotiator for the party, the Liberal Party states. Marie Bjerre came to the Folketing for Venstre in the 2019 election.
Medicinal giant receives large fine for support for V-profile
The pharmaceutical company Orifarm is now being punished for transferring money to parliamentary politician Troels Lund Poulsen’s (V) election campaign before the 2019 election. It writes Politiken, which has uncovered the case, on Tuesday. The Ethics Board for the Pharmaceutical Industry (Enli) has issued a fine to the company of DKK 95,000. This is the […]
The Liberal Party fears job losses in agriculture with the government’s proposal
This is what the Liberal Party’s finance spokesman, Troels Lund Poulsen, says before the proposal is presented on Wednesday. – Overall, we are very concerned with ensuring that the Danish food jobs can continue to exist in Denmark. We are worried that several thousand people will be fired when we see the full outcome, says […]
Pharmaceutical company is fined for election support for V-profile
But the financial support is contrary to the rules of the pharmaceutical industry, which must ensure that politicians are not unduly affected by special interests. Therefore, Orifarm now has the prospect of a fine. This is what Rikke Bækgaard Thomassen, head of the secretariat of the Ethics Board for the Pharmaceutical Industry, tells Politiken. According […]
Negotiations on mink drag out: V rejects the government’s proposal
But the Liberal Party continues to refuse to agree to an agreement. There are simply too few billions on the table. – The Liberal Party is not ready to make an agreement at present, because the price the government will pay to eradicate Danish mink breeding and thus delete an entire business is far too […]
The Left demands full compensation for mink breeders
– It will be a big bill that we will collect as a society, says Troels Lund Poulsen. He does not believe that the current compensation schemes can be used, “as it is a more serious situation”.
