Danish Presidency of the EU special report

Prepare for tough love on migration as Denmark takes over EU presidency

Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen pioneered hard-line migration policies despite being on the left. Now she’s bringing her special formula to the EU stage.

How to navigate Denmark’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro

Denmark picks up the Council leadership baton at a moment of geopolitical volatility.

Can Denmark sell green agriculture to a skeptical EU?

As Copenhagen takes the helm of the Council, its bold climate credentials face the hard grind of EU politics — and a bloc more interested in competitiveness than carbon cuts.

Greenland is the wild card in Denmark’s Brussels reign

Donald Trump’s claims on the island nation could derail Copenhagen’s EU Council presidency at any time.

Stars align for drugmakers in final straight of EU pharma package

With the EU’s competitiveness push gaining urgency amid growing trade tensions with the U.S., plans to tighten pharmaceutical rules could soften — making the final legislation more industry-friendly than originally envisioned.

Tick tock goes Denmark’s climate clock

The Danish presidency has under three months to reach a deal on the EU’s next emissions-cutting targets.