Denmark News Roundup for Tuesday:
Denmark's got the world stirring today!
Let's dive into some tantalizing news from the North Sea to the Russo-American border.
Sandeel Showdown:
The humble sandeel, a silver fishy critter, is causing a Brexit-sized stir. EU and UK leaders are at odds over post-Brexit fishing rights, and Denmark's at the heart of it all. Last year, the UK decided to ban commercial fishing of these little fish folks in British waters due to environmental concerns. But Brussels alleges that London's flouting commitments made under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, giving the EU access to British waters during the transition period. EU lawyers aren't happy—they claim London's measures on sandeel fishing are unreasonable. Denmark, being the primary EU sandeel hunter (catching 96% of the EU's quota), might take a hit if access to English waters is blocked, resulting in potential business and job losses.
15 Billion Kroner Greenland Defence:
Want some fresh Arctic action? Denmark's got ya covered! Denmark recently announced plans to splash 14.6 billion kroner on Arctic and North Atlantic defense strategies. This comes following U.S. President Trump's comments that Greenland would "secure international security" for his country. Greenland, being a valuable natural resource target and a gateway to new arctic shipping routes, is up for grabs—metaphorically speaking, of course. Denmark's Defence Minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, stated, "We must tackle the serious security and defense challenges in the Arctic and North Atlantic." Let's keep an eye on this one!
Farage's Spin Doctor Joins Danish Politics:
Danish People's Party (DF) MEP Anders Vistisen has hired Hermann Kelly, former press advisor for Nigel Farage. Kelly, who played a significant role in Brexit, will be Vistisen's press officer as of this Thursday. Vistisen lauded Kelly as a skilled spin doctor and a valuable addition to EU politics. Stay tuned for more developments in the Danish political scene!
Prehistoric Vomit found in Denmark:
Fossil enthusiasts in Denmark recently stumbled upon something ... unique. They discovered a piece of fossilized vomit from the Jurassic era, presumed to be made up of sea lily species. Experts believe a fish likely swallowed these creatures, then hurled up indigestible parts. It's a bizarre yet fascinating find that offers insights into prehistoric sea life and digestion processes. Check it out if you're into bizarre history!
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[1] BBC News. (2025, April 28). Post-Brexit EU-UK fishing row: Court ruling on sandeel row. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59740928
[2] Politico. (2025, April 28). EU sudges back UK on sandeel fishing, but rebukes it on seabed mining. https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/brexit-flash/eu-sudges-back-uk-on-sandeel-fishing-but-rebukes-it-on-seabed-mining-310150
[3] The Guardian. (2025, April 28). UK must rethink ban on sandeel fishing, international tribunal rules. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/28/uk-must-rethink-ban-on-sandeel-fishing-international-tribunal-rules
[4] Euractiv. (2025, April 28). EU victorious in meshed arbitration against UK. https://www.euractiv.com/section/fisheries/news/eu_victorious_in_meshed_arbitration_against_uk/
[5] The Local Denmark. (2025, April 28). EU, UK face off in post-Brexit fishing case. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250428/eu-uk-fish-ban
- In an unexpected twist, Denmark's sandeel fishing industry, a major contributor to the EU, faces potential losses due to ongoing post-Brexit negotiations over fishing rights, as highlighted in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
- Denmark's political landscape receives an international shakeup with the appointment of Nigel Farage's former press advisor, Hermann Kelly, as the press officer for Danish People's Party MEP, Anders Vistisen.
- Unearthing intrigue from the past, a piece of fossilized vomit from the Jurassic era, believed to be from sea lilies, has been discovered in Denmark, offering valuable insights into prehistoric sea life and digestion processes.
