It's hard to keep up with the Danish politicians as to their whereabouts and howabouts. But hey, if they don't even keep up - how are members of the press supposed to?
This week was no exception. First a Danish scandal about the much talked about publication by a former special force soldier, revealing no state secrets, but nonetheless an embarrasment for the Danish Ministry of Defence. So much so that heads have rolled. Paradoxical News was there on Monday night to cover the crisis meeting between Minister of Defence, Søren Gade (V), and the defence spokes persons from the opposition. It all seemed under control. And no need for the PM to take action. We are to await a further judicial investigation. Calm.
Tuesday the parliament opened for the new season. Again PN was there to hear: much same-same talk and little action. Except for the controversial proposition by The Conservatives (C) to lower the age for criminal punishment of juvenile delinquents from 15 to 14 years. And the proposition to put GPS chains on these juveniles all the way down to the age of 12 if they roam around making trouble. This did not go down well with the joint opposition.
Wednesday, PN was there to cover a press meeting on the issue held by Brian Mikkelsen (C) and Liberal Minister of Social and Internal Affairs, Karen Ellemann-Jensen (V), with many critical questions asked. In particular because the proposition was put forward by The Conservatives (C), whose members have been opposed to such drastic actions towards juveniles. The proposition did not even go down well with the party's own electorate: paradoxically only one Conservative in five supports the party proposition. Good luck then!
This week was no exception. First a Danish scandal about the much talked about publication by a former special force soldier, revealing no state secrets, but nonetheless an embarrasment for the Danish Ministry of Defence. So much so that heads have rolled. Paradoxical News was there on Monday night to cover the crisis meeting between Minister of Defence, Søren Gade (V), and the defence spokes persons from the opposition. It all seemed under control. And no need for the PM to take action. We are to await a further judicial investigation. Calm.
Tuesday the parliament opened for the new season. Again PN was there to hear: much same-same talk and little action. Except for the controversial proposition by The Conservatives (C) to lower the age for criminal punishment of juvenile delinquents from 15 to 14 years. And the proposition to put GPS chains on these juveniles all the way down to the age of 12 if they roam around making trouble. This did not go down well with the joint opposition.
Wednesday, PN was there to cover a press meeting on the issue held by Brian Mikkelsen (C) and Liberal Minister of Social and Internal Affairs, Karen Ellemann-Jensen (V), with many critical questions asked. In particular because the proposition was put forward by The Conservatives (C), whose members have been opposed to such drastic actions towards juveniles. The proposition did not even go down well with the party's own electorate: paradoxically only one Conservative in five supports the party proposition. Good luck then!
Also on Wednesday, Inger Støjberg (V), Minister of Employment and Gender Equality and Bertel Haarder (V), Minister of Education held a press conference with suggestions for a harder line towards juveniles, who are neither in jobs, nor under education. With suggestions to cut back on welfare benefits if they don't attend the suggested programme. PN couldn't quite keep up with the 25 point programme. Neither could the opposition.
Thursday and Friday: All of a sudden the opposition turns on Minister of Defence, Søren Gade (V). Now they won't await a further investigation of several months. Now they want him off his chair. Having stated last weekend, that the buck stops here!, the joint press is eager to see exactly that. But news of his whereabouts. And no comments. Dear, oh dear!
And as of this weekend, the chief negotiator for the climate conference held in Copenhagen this December, Thomas Becker, has resigned over a scandal of receipts for misuse of public funds for representation. With a head of department from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take over his position. But with no giant climate and energy network. Now leaving the COP15 in shambles. If Connie Hedegaard, Minister of Climate and Energy (C), can't save the day. But no comments as yet.
And that's just one week for you. Well, at least no dull week in the world of paradoxical news.
And as of this weekend, the chief negotiator for the climate conference held in Copenhagen this December, Thomas Becker, has resigned over a scandal of receipts for misuse of public funds for representation. With a head of department from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take over his position. But with no giant climate and energy network. Now leaving the COP15 in shambles. If Connie Hedegaard, Minister of Climate and Energy (C), can't save the day. But no comments as yet.
And that's just one week for you. Well, at least no dull week in the world of paradoxical news.