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🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Helle Ib: An intense showdown awaits between Pia Olsen Dyhr and Lars Løkke. Who is stronger?

The article discusses the upcoming political contest between Pia Olsen Dyhr and Lars Løkke Rasmussen ahead of Denmark's elections.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Denmark gives 287 million kroner in new support to Ukraine

Denmark is providing an additional 287 million Norwegian kroner in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Feb 24 • 06:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Is the Social Democrats a folk high school or a prime minister party? Here is this week's debate

The article discusses the recent debate surrounding the Social Democrats in Denmark and their stance on housing taxes.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Moderates Continue to Soar in a New Poll: Løkke "is truly a kingmaker in the best sense of the word"

The Moderates party in Denmark has shown significant gains according to a recent poll, positioning leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen as a potential key player in future government negotiations.

Feb 19 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Reason is Toxic: Therefore, Property Tax is a Dangerous Topic

The debate around property tax in Denmark has been reignited by Lars Løkke Rasmussen, but it faces significant pushback from political opponents.

Feb 19 • 12:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The reason is toxic: Therefore, property tax is a dangerous topic

Lars Løkke Rasmussen has ignited a contentious debate on property tax in Denmark, facing resistance from some political leaders and suggesting the complexities and potential risks associated with the issue.

Feb 19 • 12:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Lars Løkke's Euro Dreams Get a Cold Shoulder in the Government and Parliament

Lars Løkke Rasmussen seeks to initiate a public debate on Denmark's adoption of the euro but faces resistance from the government and parliament amidst a crisis in Europe.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: Troels Lund Poulsen and Løkke can argue about anything without holding a grudge – except about Venstre

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen have a long history of camaraderie, marked by both collaboration and conflict, particularly concerning the political party Venstre.

Feb 18 • 06:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: 'I find it hard to see an outcome where she will not stand with them after an election'

The debate on housing tax in Danish politics has intensified following recent statements from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Feb 17 • 20:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: "It is a line in the sand, and such lines can be erased"

The debate on housing tax in Denmark has resurfaced since Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's New Year's speech, with Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen suggesting taxing large gains from home sales.

Feb 17 • 20:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen considers Løkke's message a personal attack

Troels Lund Poulsen publicly criticizes Lars Løkke Rasmussen's proposal to tax property gains, highlighting tensions within the Danish government.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Løkke has set fire to the government with a LinkedIn post

Lars Løkke Rasmussen has reignited political tensions within the Danish government by proposing a tax on housing profits ahead of the approaching elections.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen views Løkke's post on LinkedIn as a personal attack

Troels Lund Poulsen criticizes Lars Løkke Rasmussen's proposal to tax housing gains, interpreting it as a personal attack amid tensions in the Danish government.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Expensive lunch with Løkke raises eyebrows: "It is an exchange of time, PR and money"

A lunch costing 155,000 kroner with Danish politician Lars Løkke Rasmussen has sparked debate over the implications of money in politics.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Løkke wants to move property tax to the profit from sale but promises to protect existing equity

Lars Løkke Rasmussen proposes shifting property taxation to profits made on sales instead of ongoing residential taxation, while addressing concerns from homeowners about their equity.

Feb 17 • 08:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Løkke Wants Fundamental Change in Housing Taxes

Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark's Foreign Minister and party leader, proposes shifting housing taxes to capital gains from property sales.

Feb 17 • 08:57 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Lars Løkke Rasmussen to Open Denmark's Embassy in Rwanda

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is set to officially open Denmark's embassy in Rwanda as part of efforts to strengthen ties with African partners.

Feb 14 • 14:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Denmark: Our position has become stronger, but the Greenland crisis has not been resolved yet

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that Denmark's position has strengthened against US President Donald Trump's efforts to annex Greenland, yet the crisis remains unresolved.

Feb 7 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The situation with the US is improving, but the crisis is not over, says Danish Foreign Minister

The Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that while relations with the United States are improving, particularly regarding past tensions over Greenland, the crisis is still ongoing.

Feb 7 • 17:42 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Denmark claims that the situation with the US regarding Greenland has "improved," although "the crisis is not over"

Denmark's Foreign Minister stated that relations with the U.S. regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland have improved, although the crisis remains unresolved.

Feb 7 • 17:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Denmark: Plans new meetings with the USA to discuss Greenland

Denmark has planned new meetings with the USA to discuss matters related to Greenland as stated by Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Feb 7 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen can breathe a sigh of relief over Løkke's decision to return home

Lars Løkke Rasmussen's decision to return to his original electoral district in Zealand has drawn attention given the confusion surrounding his prior move to East Jutland.

Feb 7 • 07:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

While Løkke prepares for infighting in Zealand, can Troels Lund Poulsen breathe easy in Jutland

The article discusses Lars Løkke Rasmussen's unexpected return to Zealand after previously moving his constituency to East Jutland, revealing political tensions and uncertainties within Danish politics.

Feb 7 • 07:47 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Authorities have reported Løkke's association to the police

A charity co-founded by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has been reported to the police for allegedly submitting false financial records for two consecutive years.

Feb 6 • 09:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Why Lars Løkke is Danish politics' dangerous man

The article discusses how Lars Løkke Rasmussen is strategically maneuvering to maintain his power and position in Danish politics ahead of upcoming elections and government negotiations.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Løkke gives up the hunt for 'the big checkbox' and drops new election district

Lars Løkke Rasmussen, chairman of the Moderates, will run in the Zealand electoral district for the upcoming parliamentary elections despite previously planning to switch to East Jutland.

Feb 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Løkke regrets switching to East Jutland and will remain in Zealand constituency

Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the leader of the Moderates, has decided to run in the Zealand constituency for the upcoming parliamentary elections instead of East Jutland as previously announced.

Feb 5 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Advisor for Lars Løkke Rasmussen Running for Parliament

Morten E.G. Brautsch, who is a special advisor to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, is running for the parliamentary elections for the Moderates later this year.

Feb 5 • 06:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

At its best, TV 2's Løkke documentary provides a rare insight into one of the country's most mythical roles

TV 2's new documentary series 'Udenrigsministeren' has faced criticism for its timing and portrayal of Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Feb 4 • 09:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He eats frozen pizza and looks for his pipe. Now TV 2 defends controversial Løkke program

The documentary featuring Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen faces criticism from political opponents for being seen as a promotional video.

Feb 4 • 08:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Controversial documentary is bigger than Løkke

The article discusses how Lars Løkke Rasmussen uniquely presents contrasting narratives in Danish politics, embodying both a relatable personal side and a powerful political persona.

Feb 4 • 06:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Løkke lashes out at the press in criticized documentary: 'So cheesy that it makes you want to throw up'

Danish politician Lars Løkke Rasmussen expresses his frustration with the media in response to a controversial documentary that depicts his dual persona as both a private individual and a politician.

Feb 4 • 06:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Løkke wants the American trade agreement back on track. But Danish parties are divided

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is advocating for the revival of the EU's trade agreement with the US, despite divisions among Danish political parties.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Now you can encounter more green lights in traffic

Denmark has allocated its contribution of 105 million kroner to the UN aid organization for Palestinians, UNRWA, with urgent calls for ongoing support amid increasing pressure on the organization.

Feb 2 • 07:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Explosive rise in Løkke's popularity sets record: "He is a hybrid of Klodshans and Churchill"

Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark's foreign minister, has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity, according to a new Epinion poll.

Feb 1 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

This is not what we agreed on

Karoline Leavitt and Lars Løkke Rasmussen appear to have differing views on the role of a newly established task force following a recent meeting in Washington regarding Greenland's status.

Jan 16 • 07:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"That violates our sovereignty," replies the Danish Foreign Minister to the Trump spokeswoman

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that a takeover of Greenland by the U.S. is out of the question, reacting to comments from a Trump spokesperson.

Jan 16 • 05:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"This Violates Our Sovereignty," Responds Danish Foreign Minister to Trump Spokesperson

The Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen reiterated that any U.S. claim to Greenland is unacceptable and violates Denmark's sovereignty.

Jan 15 • 23:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Denmark confirms Trump's 'desire to invade Greenland' and France sends troops to the island

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that it is clear President Trump has a desire to invade Greenland, while France has announced the deployment of troops to the island at Denmark's request.

Jan 15 • 02:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Denmark describes its meeting with the US as 'frank and constructive' and warns: 'It's not easy to think of solutions when you wake up every morning to threats'

Denmark's high-level delegation meeting with the U.S. at the White House was described as constructive yet yielded no significant breakthroughs amidst ongoing challenges.

Jan 14 • 19:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Liveblog USA under Trump: Denmark: No agreement with the USA in Greenland crisis talks

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that there is a fundamental disagreement with the USA regarding the ongoing Greenland crisis discussions, as Germany sends troops to Greenland and the USA withdraws personnel from Qatar.

Jan 14 • 19:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

US-Denmark Talks: Fundamental Disagreement Over Greenland Remains

Discussions about the future of Greenland continue to be a point of contention in US-Denmark relations, as confirmed by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen after meetings in Washington.

Jan 14 • 18:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

On Greenland in the White House. Danish Foreign Minister: We agreed that we disagree

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with U.S. officials to discuss Greenland's future, describing the talks as constructive despite notable disagreements.

Jan 14 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Foreign Minister Rasmussen: Danish Days of Fate

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expresses concern and pressure ahead of an important meeting in Washington, recalling his previous opposition to Trump.

Jan 14 • 10:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Danish and Greenlandic Officials Meet Vance and Rubio at the White House

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced a meeting with Greenlandic officials and U.S. leaders Vance and Rubio at the White House.

Jan 13 • 12:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Vance intends to attend the meeting with Løkke and Rubio

J.D. Vance has requested to join a meeting in Washington D.C. with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Jan 13 • 11:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

America Tightens its Grip on Greenland. Denmark Agrees to Talks

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed that Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio next week to discuss Greenland amid U.S. efforts to exert more control over the territory.

Jan 11 • 16:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Pessimism in Denmark: "If the US attacks - it's game over. No one will die for Greenland"

A high-level meeting took place in Denmark to develop a strategy regarding the Greenland crisis, with concerns about US involvement expressed by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Jan 7 • 09:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Coffee-less meeting in windowless room

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen leads a peculiar foreign affairs committee meeting regarding U.S. relations in a windowless room.

Jan 6 • 19:20 UTC

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