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'I Would Not Say We Are a Multicultural Country' - Jeppe Boje Nielsen

Interview with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark 'I Would Not Say We Are a Multicultural Country'

What is the job of today's European monarchs? Voicing political opinions on issues certainly isn't one of them, but Denmark's Queen Margrethe II wants to make an exception. Von Manfred Ertel und Britta Sandberg

Community Response A Danish Answer to Radical Jihad

The murders in Copenhagen have refocused attention on a thorny question for Europe: How can radical jihadists returning from Syria be reintegrated? The Danish city of Aarhus may have found an answer. Von Manfred Ertel und Ralf Hoppe

Denmark Leads Way in Healthier Pig Farming - Patrick Pleul/ dpa

Cutting Antibiotics Denmark Leads Way in Healthier Pig Farming

Many tons of antibiotics are administered every year to chickens and pigs in Europe, a trend that encourages the rise of drug-resistant microbes. But Denmark has shown how farmers can be made to abandon this policy of dangerous over-medication. Von Julia Koch

How Denmark Saved Its Jews from the Nazis - AFP

The Exception How Denmark Saved Its Jews from the Nazis

Denmark was the only European country to save almost all of its Jewish residents from the Holocaust. After being tipped off about imminent roundups by prominent Nazis, resisters evacuated the country's 7,000 Jews to Sweden by boat. A new book examines this historical anomaly. Von Gerhard Spörl

Challenges in Europe's Cycling Boom - Ursula Bach

Too Many Bikes? Challenges in Europe's Cycling Boom

More bicycles were supposed to make Europe's cities more livable. Instead, the popularity of two-wheeled travel is causing problems in some cities in Holland and Denmark, where traffic jams and parking shortages are common. Still, planners remain optimistic. Von Holger Dambeck

Denmark Hopes Cheaper Soda Will Boost Economy - KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/ AFP

Health Be Damned Denmark Hopes Cheaper Soda Will Boost Economy

High value-added taxes and easy border access have long drawn Danish consumers to German grocery stores. Now, the government in Copenhagen hopes that repealing a tax on soft drinks and beer will reduce cross-border shopping and boost the domestic economy.

Denmark's Recipe for a Model Democracy - SOEREN BIDSTRUP/ AFP

Embracing the Wind Denmark's Recipe for a Model Democracy

Hailed as a "miracle of modern politics," Denmark consistently earns top marks for its efficient governance, innovation and transparency. Nowhere is this more apparent than with its successful embrace of wind power, making it a role model for the world. Von Manfred Ertel und Gerald Traufetter

Right for the Job Placement Service a Boon for People with Asperger's

Many people with Asperger's syndrome have difficulties in the job market and workplace, but they also have special abilities that many employers crave. A Danish company has found a way to bring the two together and is exporting its successful job-placement concept to other countries. Von Kerstin Kullmann

Germans and Danes Split over Undersea Link - DPA/ Femern A/S

A Tunnel Divides Them Germans and Danes Split over Undersea Link

Denmark plans to build a 20-kilometer tunnel under the Baltic Sea to Germany in what would be the largest infrastructure project in Europe and one of the world's longest undersea tunnels. Most Danes support the project, but resistance is growing on the German side. Von Hauke Goos

Danish Polar Bear Cub Siku Conquers the Internet - dpa

The 'New Knut' Danish Polar Bear Cub Siku Conquers the Internet

The debut of a tiny polar bear being hand-reared by zookeepers in Denmark has become a holiday Internet sensation this week. While the newborn cub's story is similar to that of Berlin's recently deceased star bear Knut, his handlers say Siku will be "completely different."

Amsterdam Is World's Top City for Cyclists - Alberto Mateo/Netherlands Board of Tourism

The Best Places to Ride Amsterdam Is World's Top City for Cyclists

Which major global city is the most bike-friendly? A group from Copenhagen has created a list of the top 20 across the world. While there may be few shocks in the names at the top, there is one surprise -- Tokyo is above Berlin. Von Holger Dambeck

Denmark To Get First Female Prime Minister - JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/ AFP

Danes Swing Left Denmark To Get First Female Prime Minister

Danes awoke to a change of power on Friday after election results showed a narrow loss for the long-ruling center-right government. The country's new center-left leader will be the first woman prime minister in Danish history, but Helle Thorning-Schmidt faces difficult coalition talks ahead.

Right-Wing Populists Face Test in Denmark - Claus Fisker/ dpa

First Poll Since Norway Killings Right-Wing Populists Face Test in Denmark

Just two months after the politically inspired massacre in Norway, a right-wing populist party, one of Europe's most influential, will face a test of voter sentiment at the ballot box. The Danish People's Party has been instrumental in tightening at least 20 laws pertaining to immigration and migration. Von Manfred Ertel

Danish Populists Have Harsh Words for German Critics - FABIAN BIMMER/ REUTERS

Border Barbs Danish Populists Have Harsh Words for German Critics

European Union members have heavily criticized Denmark's recent decision to reinstate border controls, with Germany leading the pack. One politician even suggested a boycott of the nation. But the right-wing populist party behind the controversial measures refuses to back down, and its anti-German rhetoric has grown increasingly acerbic.

'Politicians Like to Use the EU as a Scapegoat' - DPA

A Danger of Backsliding 'Politicians Like to Use the EU as a Scapegoat'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Werner Hoyer, a senior German Foreign Ministry official, discusses the European Union's current unpopularity, German stereotypes of "lazy" southern Europeans and his concerns about Denmark's reintroduction of border controls.

'Other Nations Will Follow Denmark's Example' - BUBANDT MARTIN/ AP

The World from Berlin 'Other Nations Will Follow Denmark's Example'

Denmark's tightened border controls have rattled Europe. Some politicians say they not only shake the foundations of the European Union, but could also embolden right-wing populists in other countries. While some German commentators believe Copenhagen's decision is only symbolic, many say it can't be tolerated.

Danish Border Controls Shake EU Foundations - SRDJAN ZIVULOVIC/ REUTERS

The Saboteurs Among Us Danish Border Controls Shake EU Foundations

With the reintroduction of border controls, the Danes are calling into question one of the EU's greatest achievements. Unfortunately, there has been little protest in Brussels and other European capitals. There is growing fatigue regarding European integration -- and that is a bitterly disappointing trend. Von Christoph Schult

Boycott Call Enrages Danish Politicians - CLAUS FISKER/ AFP

Attack on Border-Free Travel Boycott Call Enrages Danish Politicians

A suggestion by a German politician that vacationers boycott Denmark now that the country has introduced tougher border controls has angered leaders in Copenhagen. But the European Union is also concerned that the new customs regime is bad for Europe.

Denmark to Reintroduce Border Controls on Tuesday - Joern Pollex/ Getty Images

'Corrosion of the Freedom to Travel' Denmark to Reintroduce Border Controls on Tuesday

The Danish parliament in Copenhagen moved on Friday to reintroduce limited border controls in the country by deploying additional customs agents starting Tuesday. In Germany and Brussels, politicians believe the country could be violating the terms of the Schengen Agreement on passport-free European travel.

Danish Threat to Schengen Agreement Under Fire - Luca Zennaro/ dpa

'Spiral of Mistrust' Danish Threat to Schengen Agreement Under Fire

The tiny country of Denmark is threatening one of the European Union's core principles -- freedom of movement -- out of self-interest. But other member countries are outraged and expect the European Commission will staunchly reject their plans to reintroduce border controls. Von Manfred Ertel, Marcel Rosenbach und Christoph Schult

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