Trade unions in Denmark say no to EU-driven Budget Act
The Budget Act, passed in 2012, imposes strict fiscal regulations, including ceilings on spending at the central, regional and municipal levels
Trump’s whim of ‘buying’ Greenland draws widespread criticism
Real estate interests, instigated by the possibilities of mining, along with the strategic intent of averting Chinese domination in the Arctic region, has prompted the US to pay greater attention to Greenland
Danish trade unions press for more welfare and labor-friendly policies from new government
The unions demand that the new dispensation discontinue the austerity policies of its predecessor and incorporate the aspirations of the working class in the ongoing inter-party dialogue in Copenhagen to form a new government.
Social Democrat-led bloc wins power in Denmark
Mette Frederiksen, the leader of the Social Democrats is likely to form a minority government, seeking support from various parties on a issue basis. The Social Democrats supported welfare measures but have taken an anti-immigration line
- NUMSA embarks on strike at Macsteel against 20% cut in salaries
- US announces end of sanction waivers under nuclear deal to Iran
- Costa Rica becomes a first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriages
- Widespread outrage across the US, over the murder of George Lloyd by police
- UK tenants union calls for no homelessness and rent debt
