"For me, the latest point will be 2030, and we are running out of time because of Russias behaviour, Because of Russias behaviour, because of all the threats against Europe and a very uncertain situation for Europe and a very insecure world, then we need a new budget."
Mette Frederiksen is a Danish politician who has served as the prime minister of Denmark since 2019 and the Leader of the Social Democrats since 2015. She is the second woman to hold either office and is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history, following Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
Mette Frederiksen is a Danish politician who has served as the prime minister of Denmark since 2019 and the Leader of the Social Democrats since 2015. She is the second woman to hold either office and is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history, following Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
View all quotes by Mette Frederiksen"For me, the most important thing is to rearm Europe. Thats my starting point, and thats my conclusion in all discussions. Because if Europe is not able to protect ourselves and to defend ourselves, then its game over at some point."
Mette Frederiksen"Last time, we had a leading role in the Frugal Four. Next time, well have a leading role in another group, because things have changed and the world is changing rapidly. And we have to find the right answers to all these challenges in front of us."
Mette Frederiksen"I have said from the beginning that I unfortunately believe the American president is serious about this. I have also made it very clear where Denmark stands. And Greenland has repeatedly said that it does not want to be part of the USA."
Mette Frederiksen"We cannot accept everyone who wants to come to Europe, it has to be a democratic decision who can enter our democratic societies."
Mette Frederiksen"As Danes, we will always be tough in the negotiations on the budget. We dont want money to be spent on (anything) that is not necessary for Europe. So we will be tough, but being a part of the Frugal Four is no longer the right place for us."
Mette Frederiksen"What you (Greenlandic Inuits) were subjected to (Greenlandic Inuits who were removed from their families and taken to Copenhagen more than 70 years ago as part of an experiment to create a Danish-speaking elite) was terrible. It was inhumane. It was unfair. And it was heartless. We (Government of Denmark) can take responsibility and do the only thing that is fair, in my eyes: to say sorry to you for what happened."
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