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• [New] Formerly Danish Oil & Natural Gas, Orsted systematically shifted from fossil fuels to renewable energy, scaling offshore wind projects that now serve millions of people and significantly reducing its carbon footprint. SpringerLink
• [New] Most of the need driving government investment in quantum technologies seems tied to worries about national security, with the Ambassador of Denmark to the United States, Jesper Moller Sorensen, notably warning that technologies that protect us can also be used against us. Blog
• In the absence of any shortcoming in US relations with Greenland and Denmark, and given their active engagement in NATO to deter potential security threats in the far north, it is unclear why Greenland has become the target of presidential-level threats and bullying. gmfus
• The melting ice causes waterways to expand as an international transportation route, presenting new challenges and opportunities for Arctic littoral states (United States, Russia, Canada, Norway, and Denmark). Eurasia Review
• In Europe, offshore wind capacity is expected to double by 2025, with the UK, Germany, and Denmark leading developments. StartUs Insights
• The U.S. will take control of Greenland eventually and has not ruled out military intervention, alarming American allies, particularly Denmark. Newsweek
• Boost Offshore Wind Potential: Collaborating with countries like Denmark and the United Kingdom, leaders in offshore wind technology, to expedite offshore turbine installation. Drishti IAS
• Russia's concerns about China's growing influence in the Arctic provide Denmark with an opportunity to mediate, re-engage Russia, and align with other Arctic states. The Arctic Institute - Center for Circumpolar Security
• Denmark and the Arctic Council have an incredible opportunity to reduce shipping impacts and improve ocean health. Clean Arctic Alliance
• At least six European countries - Germany, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom - have updated their travel advisories to warn transgender and nonbinary travelers about potential risks in the United States. Skift Meetings
• Several NATO members, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium, have collectively pledged 79 F-16s to Ukraine, with more deliveries expected throughout 2025. Mehr News Agency
• US President Donald Trump has made statements suggesting Canada could become the 51st state and has previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, indicating a strategic interest in Arctic territories and their resources. Discovery Alert
• Greenland will likely continue strengthening its ties with Denmark while also expanding economic ties with the US, Iceland, and Canada. Al Jazeera
• The US has opportunities to achieve its geostrategic goals in Greenland with a base in north Greenland and a defence agreement with Denmark. Al Jazeera
• A record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Germany, which will slash travel times and improve Scandinavia's links with the rest of Europe. BBC News
• Big pharma companies could shift mRNA development to friendlier places like Denmark or Germany, and just wait four years for the next administration to see if things change. Forbes
• Roughly 1,500 mailboxes throughout Denmark will be taken down in the second half of the year, and Danes can seek refunds for stamps. Postal Times
• Countries like the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, and Germany are planning to establish national hydrogen backbones by 2029. Renewable Carbon News
• Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power, is establishing a solar park which will be able to produce an estimated 99,000 MWh annually, which contributes significantly to Denmark's ambitions to increase the production of green, renewable energy. Caverion
• Medicines regulators in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) have recently launched the Nordic Packaging pilot which will run until 2030. Pharmavibes
• Trump reportedly used aggressive language, threatening targeted tariffs against Denmark after Frederiksen firmly reiterated that Greenland, an autonomous territory, is not for sale. Global Post Headline
• The Nordic countries, such as Finland, Norway, and Denmark, are recognized for their robust cybersecurity infrastructure, which has allowed them to fend off a higher volume of attacks with minimal disruption. Cybercory

Last updated: 14 June 2025