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Lauren Walker

Danish presidency has bolstered Europe's defence and competitiveness, minister says

The European Union, under the helm of the Danish Presidency, made notable progress on policies considered priorities for Copenhagen, the country's European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre said on Euronews' flagship interview programme 12 Minutes With.

The Danish government has held the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU since 1 July 2025, allowing it to set the agenda in Brussels. One of its priorities was tackling "bureaucracy" and "over-regulation" in a bid to restore the EU's competitive edge, faced with China and the US.

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