🇩🇰PM Mette Frederiksen in UK today for the meeting of European Political Community hosted by 🇬🇧PM Keir Starmer at magnificent Blenheim Palace. Particular focus on supporting Ukraine and handling migration in Europe. Thanks to our UK colleagues for excellent hosting.
Denmark 🇩🇰 will be the first country in the world with a climate tax on biological processes in agriculture! A broad coalition have agreed on a landmark framework for transitioning to a future of carbon-neutral food and agriculture 🧑🌾. Read more here:
A Danish modern longhouse, Fjordenhus in Vejle, and Sneglehuset in Thyborøn are featured in the new season of “George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces” on Channel 4. 🏠🇩🇰
Follow the link to watch the show:
Today marks the beginning of the Democracy Festival of Denmark, ‘Folkemødet’.🇩🇰☀️
Every year in June, the small town of Allinge turns into a large celebration of Danish democracy with more than 2000 political events created by 650 different organisations.
On 6 June, the Danish Embassy in London hosted a conference on learning and education. 🧑🏫
From Denmark, chairpersons from the organisations
@Hojskolerne
,
@Efterskolerne
, and
@Friskolerne
attended. Speakers at the event included leading educators from both Denmark and the UK.🇩🇰🇬🇧
DK strong position on quantum highlighted at London conference with speech by
@DKAmbUK
last week🇩🇰🧑🔬.
Focus on building partnerships between researchers and companies, public and private entities and countries. Recently signed quantum partnership with the UK a great example 🇩🇰🇬🇧
🇩🇰 has just been elected to the UN Security Council for the term 2025-2026. Many thanks to everyone that voted for 🇩🇰. Denmark looks forward to working with 🇬🇧 and other fellow members on the Council to deliver common solutions for peace and security.
#DK4UNSC
Yesterday, the Danish Embassy in London celebrated 175 years of Danish democracy. 🇩🇰
The Constitution Day anniversary was hosted by Ambassador H.E. René Dinesen at the residence in London and included highlights such as a speech given by British-Danish Sandi Toksvig, OBE.
Happy Constitution Day! 🇩🇰
Marking 175 years of Danish democracy : Protecting freedom of speech, - of assembly, and - of voting. Denmark's constitution is one of the oldest in the world🌍📜
📷Thorkild Jensen
Denmark now has 31 Michelin-starred restaurants and 44 stars in total!🤩
Yesterday, the Michelin Guide held its annual ceremony where it awarded its Michelin Stars. Several Danish restaurants received stars, including the restaurant Jordnær, which now has three stars. 👩🍳⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎉Today is His Majesty King Frederik's birthday!
Following the succession in January, wherein Queen Margrethe stepped down and handed the throne to her eldest son, this year marks His Majesty's first birthday as the Sovereign of Denmark. ✨
Another year partnering with the Danish Embassy in London on their Liveable City event yesterday, with some brilliant presentations about the places people want to live + work.
Great to have so many AoU faces in the audience and on stage - thanks to everyone who joined in!
👑 Today, Royal Run 2024 begins! King Frederik X's participation promotes fitness and unity, uniting Danes of all ages in a beloved tradition. 🇩🇰🏃♂️This year is special as it marks the first one under King Frederik X's reign!
#RoyalRun
#Denmark
📸Det danske kongehus
Denmark has a new strategy for
#TechDiplomacy
. It presents four strategic priorities that will help 🇩🇰 and its allies navigate a new geopolitical reality increasingly defined by technology.
Read the strategy:
@TechAmbDK
17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (
#IDAHOT
). Today Denmark marks that human rights are for all - no matter sexual orientation or gender identity.
#humanrightsforall
#LGBT
Photo: World Mappers
Discover "The Viking Sorceress" at the National Museum of Denmark! Opening 27 June 2024, this exhibition delves into Viking women's mystical world, offering insights into prophecy, magic, and the enduring wisdom of Nordic mythology: 🏛️🧠