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The article provides country risk forecasts for Denmark as of November 2014. It examines the political and economic challenges facing the center-left coalition government of Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Other topics discussed include the forecast on the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, statistics on domestic and international economic indicators in 2009-2013, and the projected budget deficit in 2015.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Denmark" published in May 1, 2014, issue of the periodical which focuses on risk assessments on several fronts including political, economic and financial sectors of the country. Topics discussed include problems faced by Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, gross domestic product (GDP), government deficit, decline in consumer confidence, deflation and change in interest rates.

A country report for Denmark as of 2013 is presented. Political and economic forecasts through 2018 are provided on topics including the absence of threat facing Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt's minority center-left government, the implications of economic recovery and financial scandal involving Liberal leader Lars Lokke Rasmussen and the country's favorable fiscal position. Also mentioned are Denmark's political framework, the climate for investment and trade and social conditions.

A biography of Denmark Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is presented.

The article features the principal government officials of Denmark as of 2013, including Queen Margrethe II, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Deputy Prime Minister Margrethe Vestager.

The article discusses the economic and political forecasts for Denmark. Although elected during a snap parliamentary election in September 2011, the coalition government led by Helle Thorning-Schmidt has become unpopular, depending on the support of the Red-Green Alliance for its survival with no claim in the majority of seats in the Parliament. It forecasts a threat to the sustainability of the arrangement with further erosion of public confidence.

The article discusses politics and economic developments in Denmark. The Political Risk Services (PRS) Group Inc. explains that after being elected in a snap parliamentary election in September 2011, the coalition government led by Helle Thorning-Schmidt became unpopular, and since there is no claim in the majority of seats in the Parliament, the survival of the government relies on the support of the Red-Green Alliance.

This report presents a country risk assessment for Denmark for 2012. The assessment provides the country's political, financial, economic and composite risk ratings. It offers a risk narrative of key events, political challenges and policy implications facing the country, including a decline in popular support for Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and the role of external demand in the growth of the economy.

A country report for Denmark as of August 2012 is presented. During the 2012-16 forecast period, there is a need for Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt to address diverging views on key issues within her coalition. Also, there is an increased risk of an early election during the forecast period. The budget deficit of Denmark is expected to increase to 3.9% of gross domestic product in 2012. It expects moderate gross domestic product (GDP) growth after 2012.

The article offers information on the political career and educational background of Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

The article provides information on the principal government officials of Denmark as of 2012 including Queen Margrethe II, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, and Foreign Affairs Minister Villy Soevndal.

The article provides an overview of the political conditions in Denmark from the parliamentary elections in September 1994 to the formation of new government by Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt in October 2011.

A country report for Denmark as of February 2012 is presented. There is a need for Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt to address the diverging views on key issues within her coalition. It expects debate over major labour market and tax reforms to serve as a test for the cohesion of the coalition government until the 2015 election. For 2012, the budget deficit is projected to widen to five percent of gross domestic product (GDP), while real GDP growth is expected to decelerate.

The article provides forecasts for Denmark as of November 2011. The general election was held in September 2011 in the wake of heightened anxiety over debt troubles in the euro zone. Social Democrats (SD) leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt won confirmation of her government with the support of the Red-Green Alliance. A center-right government returning to power after the anticipated demise of the government of Thorning-Schmidt is expected to push for tax cuts. Economic forecasts are also included.

This entry presents a country report on Denmark as of November 2011. It cites the general election held in September 2011 in the wake of heightened anxiety over troubles in the euro zone. Social Democrats (SD) leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt won the confirmation of her government with the support of the Red-Green Alliance. Economic forecasts for 2011 and 2012-2016 are presented. Also included are political data, social indicators, and investment conditions.

This publication presents information on the political and economic conditions of Denmark for the 2012-2016 period. By 2012, the budget deficit is expected to widen to close to 6% of gross domestic product (GDP). Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is advised to bridge diverging views on key issues within her coalition.

The article informs that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump's offer to buy Greenland, an autonomous entity within the Kingdom of Denmark. It mentions that according to Former Prime Minster Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Trump's offer to buy Greenland was viewed across party lines in Denmark as deeply insulting.

This article presents a political outlook for Denmark for 2012-2016. It mentions the need for Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt to bridge the differences within her coalition. It is expected that the new Social Democrat-led government, which took office following the September 2011 general election, will serve a four-year term before the next election must be held. The impact of a change in Danish government after several years of centre-right rule on foreign policy is discussed.

The article presents a political outlook for Denmark for 2012-16. There is no immediate threat facing Danish political stability in spite of the coalition government's lack of overall majority. It points out a need for Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt to address differences within her coalition. It expects the 2012-13 parliamentary term as a challenging one for Thorning-Schmidt amid implementation of major labour market reforms.

The article discusses the political scene in Denmark in October 2011. The decade rule of the centre-right government has ended after the four opposition parties won a parliamentary majority in the general election held in September. Social Democratic leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt became the country's first female prime minister.

The article presents a political outlook for Denmark for 2012-2016. The four opposition parties won a parliamentary majority in the general election held in September 2011, ending the rule of the Liberal Party and the Conservative People's Party. The country is now led by Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Denmark's foreign relations is expected to be dominated by European affairs. Denmark will start to hold the rotating European Union (EU) presidency during the first half of 2012.

The article offers information on the domestic political scene in Denmark as of August 2010. Particular focus is given to the legislation approved during the 2009-10 parliamentary period which intends to reform the unemployment benefit system. It notes the controversy surrounding a tax avoidance case involving Social Democrat leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt's husband. There is a plan by the Fælleslisten party to expand nationally in a bid to oppose the tendencies to centralise control over public services.

The article presents a political outlook for Denmark for 2010-11. It expects the minority Liberal-Conservative coalition government to remain in power during the forecast period. Particular focus is given to the controversy surrounding the alleged tax avoidance by Social Democrat leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt's husband, as well as its potential impact on Thorning-Schmidt's credibility. Also expected is strained relations between Denmark and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members due to reduced Danish contributions to common projects.

This article discusses the political and economic conditions of Denmark as of May 2012, as well as outlook for 2012-2016. It reports on the introduction of a reform of immigration policy and on the credit conditions in the country from January to March 2012. It mentions the need for Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt to bridge diverging views on key issues within her coalition. Expectations for real gross domestic product (GDP) growth are discussed.

The article presents an overview of the political structure of Denmark. The Danish government is a constitutional monarchy, with a legal system based on the 1953 constitution. Its unicameral Folketing or parliament is composed of 179 members. Queen Margrethe II serves as head of state. Main political parties include the Liberal Party, Social Democrats and Danish People's Party. Included is a list of key public officers led by Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.