The Copenhagen Criteria: 30 years on
On 28 June, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, will be hosting a conference on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Copenhagen Criteria. The conference is organised in collaboration with Think Tank EUROPA.
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Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death on 16 February 202516.2.2025 09:00:00 CET | Press release
On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of persecution by the Kremlin, we again extend our condolences to his family.
Joint Readout: Multilateral Experts Group Initiates Joint Actions to Further Counter the Shadow Fleet and its Maritime Risks17.1.2025 21:25:45 CET | Press release
A Joint Readout by the United States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom following recent engagements.
The Danish Government strengthens Danish engagement with African countries26.8.2024 10:15:30 CEST | Press release
Denmark and the EU aim for greater attention to the wishes and priorities of the African countries. Equal partnerships with African countries is a central focus of the new strategy launched today by Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen.
Nordic statement calling for release of Palestinian clearance revenues and preservation of correspondent banking services between Israel and the West Bank4.7.2024 15:28:38 CEST | News
The Nordic countries are greatly concerned by the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues which is exacerbating the strenuous fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority. Like the G7 in its recent Apulia summit Leaders’ Communiqué, the Nordic countries call on Israel to urgently release the withheld clearance revenues as well as to ensure that correspondent banking services between Israeli and Palestinian banks are maintained. Any action weakening the Palestinian Authority or worsening the economic situation in the West Bank must be avoided. We emphasise that maintaining stability in the West Bank, and preparing for one legitimate Palestinian government for the West Bank and Gaza, is critical for regional security and in the interests of Palestinians as well as Israelis. The Nordic countries are committed to supporting the Palestinian Authority and the necessary reforms that it must undertake. The strengthening of legitimate Palestinian institutions is the best way of weakening
Denmark elected to the UN Security Council for 2025-20267.6.2024 09:18:05 CEST | Press release
Following a vote in the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Denmark is assured membership on the UN Security Council for the next two years.
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