THE NEW YORK TIMES: Cows and pigs produce a large share of planet-warming methane. A new tax is part of a plan to clean that up.
Denmark, known for its inventive restaurants and elegant design studios, is about to become known for something more basic: the world’s first belch and manure tax.
That’s because there are five times as many pigs and cows in Denmark as there are people. Nearly two-thirds of its land is taken up by farming. And agriculture is becoming its largest share of climate pollution, putting lawmakers under intense public pressure to reduce it.
So now, Denmark’s unlikely coalition government, made up of three parties from across the political spectrum, has agreed to tax the planet-heating methane emissions that all those animals expel through their poop, farts and burps. The measure, under negotiation for years, was passed by the Danish Parliament this month, making it the only such climate levy on livestock in the world.
“I think it’s good,” said Rasmus Angelsnes, 31, who was shopping for dinner in Copenhagen one recent afternoon. “It’s kind of a nudge to make different choices, maybe more climate-friendly choices.” » | Somini Sengupta | Somini Sengupta visited farms, delis and supermarkets in Denmark to understand the unusual new law. | Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Says Queen Elizabeth II Made 'Enormous Impression' on Her | ITV News | Reupload
Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Polish Man Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Attacking Danish PM
THE GUARDIAN: Mette Frederiksen suffered whiplash and was ‘clearly shaken’ by incident in Copenhagen in June, court hears
A man has been sentenced to four months in prison after being found guilty of attacking the Danish prime minister.
The 39-year-old Polish man – who Danish authorities ruled could not be named by the media – punched Mette Frederiksen in the right arm, causing the prime minister to lose her balance, while she was in Copenhagen during campaigning for the EU elections.
The Social Democrat leader suffered whiplash and was taken to hospital for a checkup after the incident just before 6pm on 7 June. Afterwards, she cancelled several events and said the attack had given her “a big scare”.
In a ruling by the Copenhagen city court, the assailant was convicted of violence against an official while in office. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A man has been sentenced to four months in prison after being found guilty of attacking the Danish prime minister.
The 39-year-old Polish man – who Danish authorities ruled could not be named by the media – punched Mette Frederiksen in the right arm, causing the prime minister to lose her balance, while she was in Copenhagen during campaigning for the EU elections.
The Social Democrat leader suffered whiplash and was taken to hospital for a checkup after the incident just before 6pm on 7 June. Afterwards, she cancelled several events and said the attack had given her “a big scare”.
In a ruling by the Copenhagen city court, the assailant was convicted of violence against an official while in office. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Friday, February 09, 2024
Russia Could Attack Nato within Three Years, Warns Denmark
THE TELEGRAPH: The Danish defence minister has warned Russia could go to war with Nato in as little as three years.
Troels Lund Poulsen, who also serves as Denmark’s deputy prime minister, has joined colleagues from the UK, Sweden, Romania, Germany and others in raising the alarm about increased Russian defence spending and manufacturing.
“It cannot be ruled out that within a three- to five-year period, Russia will test Article 5 and Nato’s solidarity. That was not Nato’s assessment in 2023. This is new information that is coming to the fore now,” Mr Poulsen told Jyllands-Posten, a Danish newspaper. » | Friday, February 9, 2024
Troels Lund Poulsen, who also serves as Denmark’s deputy prime minister, has joined colleagues from the UK, Sweden, Romania, Germany and others in raising the alarm about increased Russian defence spending and manufacturing.
“It cannot be ruled out that within a three- to five-year period, Russia will test Article 5 and Nato’s solidarity. That was not Nato’s assessment in 2023. This is new information that is coming to the fore now,” Mr Poulsen told Jyllands-Posten, a Danish newspaper. » | Friday, February 9, 2024
Thursday, February 01, 2024
On Assignment: Denmark's New King | ITV News
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Dealing with Jew Hate (Denmark)
Mar 19, 2022 | These videos are made to show what really exists behind the curtains of the minds of many around us. Many people hide the antisemitism they hold as truth or are reluctant to show it, but when you ask the right questions, the Emet (truth) is revealed.
The following video gets heated at times. Keep in mind that when one gets into such conversations, who the person is, what they think, or how they will react are all a part of the unknown.
Some of these individuals likely have mental health issues, and that becomes evident towards the end of the conversation, which is why when this is recognized one must be extra cautious of one’s body language, tone, and choice of words.
It's also interesting to point out that the individual makes a comment that his antisemitic beliefs were inherited from his parents and ancestors before him, which shows how many people are still taught to hate Jews as children before they ever even meet a Jewish person themselves.
Filmed: @israel_from_inside
The following video gets heated at times. Keep in mind that when one gets into such conversations, who the person is, what they think, or how they will react are all a part of the unknown.
Some of these individuals likely have mental health issues, and that becomes evident towards the end of the conversation, which is why when this is recognized one must be extra cautious of one’s body language, tone, and choice of words.
It's also interesting to point out that the individual makes a comment that his antisemitic beliefs were inherited from his parents and ancestors before him, which shows how many people are still taught to hate Jews as children before they ever even meet a Jewish person themselves.
Filmed: @israel_from_inside
Sunday, January 14, 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary Kiss in First Appearance as Monarchs
King Frederik X Proclaimed by Prime Minister on Palace Balcony
Denmark’s King Frederik X Takes Throne after Margrethe Abdicates
THE GUARDIAN: Thousands on streets of Danish capital to see monarch hand over to eldest son
Denmark's newly proclaimed King Frederik and Queen Mary, with Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace.Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters
Denmark’s prime minister has proclaimed Frederik X as king on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, after Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as Denmark’s longest-serving monarch.
Thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Danish capital on Sunday to greet Frederik and bid farewell to Margrethe, who has become the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to abdicate voluntarily.
At 3pm exactly, the doors to the Christiansborg balcony opened and the new king came out, where he was met with huge cheers from the thousands standing outside and an explosion of silver confetti. The crowd, some dressed in crowns, others drinking champagne, waved red and white flags.
He was joined by the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, who thanked the outgoing queen and praised the new king before leading a chorus of cheers, raising her arm as she did so. Then it was the turn of the new king, who paid tribute to his mother, his wife and his family before being joined by the new Queen Mary, dressed in white, followed by their four children. Australian-born Mary is the first commoner to become queen in Denmark.
Frederik had automatically become the new king earlier in the day when his mother signed an abdication declaration in the Council of State. She left the room with tears in her eyes, saying: “God bless the king.” » | Miranda Bryant in Copenhagen | Sunday, January 14, 2024
Frederik crowned King of Denmark after Queen Margrethe’s abdication: The Queen signed the declaration ending her 52-year reign on Sunday passing the title of monarch to her son »
Frederik X est officiellement roi du Danemark après l’abdication de sa mère : Frederik X est devenu dimanche roi du Danemark, succédant à sa mère la reine Margrethe qui a abdiqué après exactement 52 ans de règne, un événément célébré à Copenhague par une centaine de milliers de Danois. »
Frederik ist neuer König von Dänemark: Die dänische Königin Margrethe II. hat ihre Abdankungsurkunde unterzeichnet. Damit wird aus dem ehemaligen Kronprinzen Frederik der neue Monarch. »
Cheered by Thousands, Denmark’s New King Takes His Throne: The prime minister publicly presented the new monarch, King Frederik X, after his mother formally completed her abdication as queen in a private meeting. »
Denmark’s prime minister has proclaimed Frederik X as king on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, after Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as Denmark’s longest-serving monarch.
Thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Danish capital on Sunday to greet Frederik and bid farewell to Margrethe, who has become the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to abdicate voluntarily.
At 3pm exactly, the doors to the Christiansborg balcony opened and the new king came out, where he was met with huge cheers from the thousands standing outside and an explosion of silver confetti. The crowd, some dressed in crowns, others drinking champagne, waved red and white flags.
He was joined by the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, who thanked the outgoing queen and praised the new king before leading a chorus of cheers, raising her arm as she did so. Then it was the turn of the new king, who paid tribute to his mother, his wife and his family before being joined by the new Queen Mary, dressed in white, followed by their four children. Australian-born Mary is the first commoner to become queen in Denmark.
Frederik had automatically become the new king earlier in the day when his mother signed an abdication declaration in the Council of State. She left the room with tears in her eyes, saying: “God bless the king.” » | Miranda Bryant in Copenhagen | Sunday, January 14, 2024
Frederik crowned King of Denmark after Queen Margrethe’s abdication: The Queen signed the declaration ending her 52-year reign on Sunday passing the title of monarch to her son »
Frederik X est officiellement roi du Danemark après l’abdication de sa mère : Frederik X est devenu dimanche roi du Danemark, succédant à sa mère la reine Margrethe qui a abdiqué après exactement 52 ans de règne, un événément célébré à Copenhague par une centaine de milliers de Danois. »
Frederik ist neuer König von Dänemark: Die dänische Königin Margrethe II. hat ihre Abdankungsurkunde unterzeichnet. Damit wird aus dem ehemaligen Kronprinzen Frederik der neue Monarch. »
Cheered by Thousands, Denmark’s New King Takes His Throne: The prime minister publicly presented the new monarch, King Frederik X, after his mother formally completed her abdication as queen in a private meeting. »
The Secret Weapon of the Danish Monarchy's Survival | ABC News
Frederik X, le prince dont le royaume doutait, devient roi du Danemark : Après cinquante-deux années de règne, la reine Margrethe II cède sa couronne à son fils aîné le 14 janvier. Le futur Frederik X a su gagner le cœur des Danois, longtemps sceptiques sur sa capacité à incarner la monarchie. » [€]
Royal Countdown Begins as Princess Mary Is Crowned Queen of Denmark | 7 News Australia
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Australians Gather in Copenhagen to Assist Danes in Welcoming Denmark's New Monarchs
Jan 12, 2024 | Tens of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Copenhagen to welcome Denmark’s new King and Queen as Australian-born Princess Mary will ascend to the throne alongside her husband Prince Frederik.
Amalienborg Castle, which is the royal residence, will see people from both Denmark and Australia brave the cold to catch a first glimpse of the new monarchs. The coronation party will then travel to Christiansborg Palace where they will ascend to the throne.
Australia’s Ambassador to Denmark Ms Kerin Ayyalaraju is preparing a gift for the royal couple as an acknowledgement to Princess Mary’s Tasmanian roots and is encouraging messages of support from Down Under.
The event will begin just after 11:30pm AEDT [Australian Eastern Standard Time] and 1:30pm in Copenhagen, capital city of Denmark
Amalienborg Castle, which is the royal residence, will see people from both Denmark and Australia brave the cold to catch a first glimpse of the new monarchs. The coronation party will then travel to Christiansborg Palace where they will ascend to the throne.
Australia’s Ambassador to Denmark Ms Kerin Ayyalaraju is preparing a gift for the royal couple as an acknowledgement to Princess Mary’s Tasmanian roots and is encouraging messages of support from Down Under.
The event will begin just after 11:30pm AEDT [Australian Eastern Standard Time] and 1:30pm in Copenhagen, capital city of Denmark
‘She’s the Best’: Copenhagen Prepares for Queen Margrethe’s Abdication Day
THE GUARDIAN: Hotels and restaurants fully booked as thousands expected in Danish capital to farewell monarch of 52 years
Queen Margrethe travelling to Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen for the New Year's reception on 4 January. Photograph: Ritzau Scanpix/Reuters
On the streets of Copenhagen, the sound of drums boomed from the square and a blur of red and white flags came into view. People on cherrypickers tidied up buildings and staff at a department store replaced sales flags with the national one.
The arrival of a single police car, parked in the middle of the road, stopped traffic. Minutes later, the square filled with the sound of horses’ hooves on cobbles as riders arrived carrying brass instruments and silver swords followed by an empty carriage pulled by six horses. It was the rehearsal on Friday for the once-in-a-generation event set to unfold in little more than 48 hours: the formal abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II.
Though preparations were under way in the capital, the coronation of the queen’s son, Crown Prince Frederik, will be understated – particularly in comparison to that of King Charles. In Denmark, there will be no jewel-encrusted crowns, golden coaches or fur robes. As has been the case since the introduction of the constitution in 1849, there will not even be a ceremony.
Instead, after a procession by Frederik and his wife, Mary, followed by the queen, to Christiansborg Palace, the proclamation will be delivered by the prime minister. At 3pm, Mette Frederiksen will appear on the balcony of the palace, the home of the Danish parliament, to announce the new monarch. » | Miranda Bryant in Copenhagen | Saturday, January 13, 2024
On the streets of Copenhagen, the sound of drums boomed from the square and a blur of red and white flags came into view. People on cherrypickers tidied up buildings and staff at a department store replaced sales flags with the national one.
The arrival of a single police car, parked in the middle of the road, stopped traffic. Minutes later, the square filled with the sound of horses’ hooves on cobbles as riders arrived carrying brass instruments and silver swords followed by an empty carriage pulled by six horses. It was the rehearsal on Friday for the once-in-a-generation event set to unfold in little more than 48 hours: the formal abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II.
Though preparations were under way in the capital, the coronation of the queen’s son, Crown Prince Frederik, will be understated – particularly in comparison to that of King Charles. In Denmark, there will be no jewel-encrusted crowns, golden coaches or fur robes. As has been the case since the introduction of the constitution in 1849, there will not even be a ceremony.
Instead, after a procession by Frederik and his wife, Mary, followed by the queen, to Christiansborg Palace, the proclamation will be delivered by the prime minister. At 3pm, Mette Frederiksen will appear on the balcony of the palace, the home of the Danish parliament, to announce the new monarch. » | Miranda Bryant in Copenhagen | Saturday, January 13, 2024
Friday, January 05, 2024
Queen Margrethe Takes Final Carriage Ride as Danish Monarch after Unexpected Abdication
Jan 4, 2024 | As Denmark’s reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II took her final ride through Copenhagen in a gold-coated horse-drawn carriage on Thursday, 10 days before she is set to pass the throne on to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Crowned in 1972, serving for more than five decades, the beloved Queen Margrethe announced her intent to abdicate in her annual New Year’s Eve speech on a live television broadcast — shocking much of the nation.
“She has been a stable figure,” Danish church employee Bente Lindbak Pihl said on Thursday after attending the Queen’s final carriage ride in the country’s capital. “She has been a kind of big mother for all of us. She has been clever and inspiring.”
Queen Margrethe was not initially intended to become Denmark’s monarch, however, she became heir to her father, King Frederik IX, in 1953 at the age of 13, after a constitutional amendment allowed women to inherit the throne.
La reine Margrethe du Danemark a-t-elle abdiqué pour sauver le mariage de son fils, le prince Frederik? : Des spécialistes de la royauté ont suggéré dans les colonnes du Daily Mail, le lundi 1er janvier, que l'ancienne souveraine s’était mise en retrait pour redonner une chance à l'union entre le futur roi Frederik et la future reine consort Mary. Ce dernier est en effet visé par des rumeurs d'adultère. »
Crowned in 1972, serving for more than five decades, the beloved Queen Margrethe announced her intent to abdicate in her annual New Year’s Eve speech on a live television broadcast — shocking much of the nation.
“She has been a stable figure,” Danish church employee Bente Lindbak Pihl said on Thursday after attending the Queen’s final carriage ride in the country’s capital. “She has been a kind of big mother for all of us. She has been clever and inspiring.”
Queen Margrethe was not initially intended to become Denmark’s monarch, however, she became heir to her father, King Frederik IX, in 1953 at the age of 13, after a constitutional amendment allowed women to inherit the throne.
La reine Margrethe du Danemark a-t-elle abdiqué pour sauver le mariage de son fils, le prince Frederik? : Des spécialistes de la royauté ont suggéré dans les colonnes du Daily Mail, le lundi 1er janvier, que l'ancienne souveraine s’était mise en retrait pour redonner une chance à l'union entre le futur roi Frederik et la future reine consort Mary. Ce dernier est en effet visé par des rumeurs d'adultère. »
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Princess Mary Stuns in First Appearance Following Queen Margrethe's Abdication Announcement
Jan 2, 2024 | Princess Mary has made her first public appearance since it was announced she will soon become Queen of Denmark.
Her mother-in-law, Queen Margarethe, revealed in her annual New Year's Eve speech that she will be abdicating the throne and confirmed her eldest son, Prince Frederik, and his wife Princess Mary, will become King and Queen in a fortnight.
Princess Mary attended the New Year’s Banquet, held at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen with Prince Fedrick. The Princess donned a deep royal red long-sleeve velvet gown, ornate tiara and priceless jewels.
It is the last time Queen Margrethe will host the New Year’s Banquet before she becomes the first Danish monarch to abdicate since 1523.
Her mother-in-law, Queen Margarethe, revealed in her annual New Year's Eve speech that she will be abdicating the throne and confirmed her eldest son, Prince Frederik, and his wife Princess Mary, will become King and Queen in a fortnight.
Princess Mary attended the New Year’s Banquet, held at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen with Prince Fedrick. The Princess donned a deep royal red long-sleeve velvet gown, ornate tiara and priceless jewels.
It is the last time Queen Margrethe will host the New Year’s Banquet before she becomes the first Danish monarch to abdicate since 1523.
Monday, January 01, 2024
From a Sydney Pub to Denmark’s Royal Throne: Crown Princess Mary – A life in Pictures
Australian Royal Crown Princess Mary to Be Queen
How Australia’s Mary Donaldson went from commoner to Danish Queen: An unconventional journey from Australia’s middle class to European royalty began in an unremarkable bar in Sydney in 2000 »
Denmark's Queen Abdicates after 52 Years on the Throne
Dec 31, 2023 | Denmark's queen has unexpectedly announced her abdication in her traditional New Year's Eve speech.
Margrethe II will formally step down from the throne on 14 January. That will be exactly 52 years to the day of her ascension to the throne in 1972.
The 83-year-old monarch will be succeeded by her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik - who will become Frederik X.
Margrethe II will formally step down from the throne on 14 January. That will be exactly 52 years to the day of her ascension to the throne in 1972.
The 83-year-old monarch will be succeeded by her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik - who will become Frederik X.
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Denmark, Fearing Reprisals, Bans Quran Burning
THE NEW TORK TIMES: The law came after a series of public Quran burnings in Scandinavia caused uproar in Muslim communities.
EXTRACT: … “The terrorist threat level against Denmark is alarmingly high,” said a spokesman for the Moderates party, which is part of the coalition government. “This law is introduced out of necessity, not out of desire.”
But the measure was sharply criticized by opponents, including the right-wing Liberal Alliance party. Steffen Larsen, a Liberal Alliance lawmaker, said during a heated debate in Parliament on Thursday that it was a product of “political correctness” and that it was “designed to restrain the freedom of speech and the artistic freedom.”
The measure, Mr. Larsen said, is “nothing to be proud of.”
Nina Palesa Bonde, a deputy judge at the Copenhagen District Court, also criticized the ban, arguing on social media that it protected a text that “is used as a death sentence for women, Jews, homosexuals in many countries.” … Read the whole article here » | Maya Tekeli and Emma Bubola | Maya Tekeli reported from Copenhagen, and Emma Bubola from London. | Thursday, December 7, 2023
Related article and comment from me here.
EXTRACT: … “The terrorist threat level against Denmark is alarmingly high,” said a spokesman for the Moderates party, which is part of the coalition government. “This law is introduced out of necessity, not out of desire.”
But the measure was sharply criticized by opponents, including the right-wing Liberal Alliance party. Steffen Larsen, a Liberal Alliance lawmaker, said during a heated debate in Parliament on Thursday that it was a product of “political correctness” and that it was “designed to restrain the freedom of speech and the artistic freedom.”
The measure, Mr. Larsen said, is “nothing to be proud of.”
Nina Palesa Bonde, a deputy judge at the Copenhagen District Court, also criticized the ban, arguing on social media that it protected a text that “is used as a death sentence for women, Jews, homosexuals in many countries.” … Read the whole article here » | Maya Tekeli and Emma Bubola | Maya Tekeli reported from Copenhagen, and Emma Bubola from London. | Thursday, December 7, 2023
Related article and comment from me here.
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Danish MPs Vote to Ban Desecration of Religious Texts after Qur’an Burnings
GUARDIAN EUROPE: String of incidents where Islamic text was burned in Denmark and Sweden prompted intensively debated bill
A far-right group burning a copy of the Qur’an in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July. Photograph: Ole Jensen/Getty Images
The Danish parliament has voted to ban the burning of religious scriptures after a series of Qur’an desecrations in the country and neighbouring Sweden.
After months of intensive debate, a bill making it illegal to burn, soil, trample on or cut recognised religious scriptures including the Qur’an, the Bible or the Torah was passed with 94 votes in favour and 77 against.
Over the summer copies of the Qur’an were burned or otherwise damaged during a series of protests in Denmark and Sweden, prompting international uproar. The diplomatic crisis that followed led both governments to say they would look at ways to legally limit such acts.
The Danish government has presented the move as a security measure. Presenting the proposal in August, the justice minister, Peter Hummelgaard, a Social Democrat, said: “It harms Denmark and Danish interests, and risks harming the security of Danes abroad and here at home.”
Those who break the new law could be punished with fines or up to two years in prison. » | Miranda Bryant in Stockholm | Thursday, December 7, 2023
The politicians in the Danish parliament must be a lily-livered lot! This is a truly retrograde step. Whatever happened to freedom of expression in Denmark? Is someone also going to be imprisoned for burning fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm?
This is the re-introduction of a blasphemy law through the back door! Weakness! Weakness! Weakness! Weakness, which helps the Islamization of Europe along. Shame on the lot of you! – © Mark Alexander
The Danish parliament has voted to ban the burning of religious scriptures after a series of Qur’an desecrations in the country and neighbouring Sweden.
After months of intensive debate, a bill making it illegal to burn, soil, trample on or cut recognised religious scriptures including the Qur’an, the Bible or the Torah was passed with 94 votes in favour and 77 against.
Over the summer copies of the Qur’an were burned or otherwise damaged during a series of protests in Denmark and Sweden, prompting international uproar. The diplomatic crisis that followed led both governments to say they would look at ways to legally limit such acts.
The Danish government has presented the move as a security measure. Presenting the proposal in August, the justice minister, Peter Hummelgaard, a Social Democrat, said: “It harms Denmark and Danish interests, and risks harming the security of Danes abroad and here at home.”
Those who break the new law could be punished with fines or up to two years in prison. » | Miranda Bryant in Stockholm | Thursday, December 7, 2023
The politicians in the Danish parliament must be a lily-livered lot! This is a truly retrograde step. Whatever happened to freedom of expression in Denmark? Is someone also going to be imprisoned for burning fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm?
This is the re-introduction of a blasphemy law through the back door! Weakness! Weakness! Weakness! Weakness, which helps the Islamization of Europe along. Shame on the lot of you! – © Mark Alexander
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