Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

Proud to be Danish🇩🇰🌎🫶🏻

Stop blaming Zelenskyy & Ukraine! Slava Ukraini💙💛

When Orbán celebrates Trump and Putin making the world “safer”, that’s my cue to panic😳😬🫣

Thousands of Ukrainian parents are on the front lines, separated from their families. They live for moments like these. In a normal world, families shouldn’t be torn apart. Ukraine’s defenders fight so things come back to normal.

I can’t believe President T. is inviting Putin to Alaska handing him the upper hand before talks even begin. Denmark stand by Ukraine and Zelenskyy all the way through this nightmare! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 “Good Boy!” Cartoonist: Jens Hage, www.hage.dk

Greetings from Europe, and a heartfelt Happy 4th of July to the American people 🇺🇸 A sign of support in these difficult times - when the promise of freedom feels fragile. May this day serve as a reminder of the values upon which democracy is built.

True leadership means standing up, even when you don’t have to. The Deputy Chair of Denmark’s Financial Services Union is setting the bar 🌈 #pride #leadership #freedom

“If we accept that the big power can bully other countries, then it’s game over for all democracies.” I don’t necessarily agree with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on everything - but on this one, I’m 💯% with her.

Hungary stood up against dictatorship today! The Budapest Pride Parade saw record numbers - even though President Orbán had officially banned it. @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu expressed strong support and 70 members of the European Parliament joined the parade. I’m proud to be European! 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺

PINK came into my feed this morning – and hit me right in the gut. My heart is with the American people in these horrible months. I see your fear. I see your frustration. I see your fight for democracy. Keep going. Keep standing tall. The whole world is watching – and rooting for you 🇺🇸🌍

🙋🏼‍♀️Looking for a new place to live? Copenhagen 🇩🇰 has just been named the world’s most liveable city by The Economist. It’s safe, clean, bike-friendly, and effortlessly charming and yes, we do have a king 👑 But don’t worry… he’s a true storybook monarch not an end-of-democracy horror-show wannabe.

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Where the US has shown nothing but blatant disrespect toward both Greenland and Denmark, France stands out by demonstrating solidarity, respect, and unwavering support. In contrast to Trump - a dictator driven by imperial ambitions - President Macron embodies true and resolute leadership. 🇫🇷 🇬🇱 🇩🇰

Wow. Amnesty Denmark is campaigning with the question: “Is your freedom in safe hands?” No names needed. We all know why they’re asking - and we know why it matters. History is calling. Democracy doesn’t sustain itself. We all have a role to play.

This morning, I’ve seen a lot of videos from the massive No Kings demonstrations. But this one brought tears to my eyes. They’ve lived through wars and crises. They’ve seen it all - and they’re ready to fight. Justice and dignity don’t retire - and democracy belongs to the people, not to one man.

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🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸 Make good trouble today, America - in the fight against fascism! The whole world is watching and cheering👏 #NoKings #goodtrouble 🙋🏼‍♀️ To the soldiers in the parade: Enjoy the day. Be proud. We know your loyalty is to the Constitution and the country - not to one man’s ego. #USArmy250

– LAPD aiming directly at the press - Danish journalist hit in the forehead by rubber bullet - WTF⁉️ (Source: Danish TV2 News)

The US Embassy in Copenhagen applied for parking licenses - and, astonishingly, demanded that the issuing authority comply with the US directive regarding DEI. As the Mayor rightly put it: “It is completely absurd to think you can interfere with Copenhagen Municipality’s policies on equality.”

One of the more subtle yet deeply alarming steps toward authoritarian rule is the takeover of independent institutions like bringing the Library of Congress under political control. This isn’t just about managing books. The Library of Congress is the world’s largest archive of knowledge. 🧵1/3

There’s a reason Radek Sikorski made Foreign Policy’s ‘Top 100 Global Thinkers’ list back in 2012 - for “speaking the truth, even when it wasn’t diplomatic”. Tell it like it is. No bullshit. That’s true leadership!

Bridget Brink, US ambassador to Ukraine resigned because of Trump's foreign policy: “The America I love … would never stand by and let such horrors happen. Or give up helping our friends. Or appease the aggressor. … We must show leadership in the face of aggression, not weakness or complicity.”

When brave voices rise, they give others the courage to rise too. History won’t judge your flaws - only whether you stood up when it mattered. #resist #goodtrouble #savedemocracy

The world needs brave voices to rise - so others can find the courage to rise too💫 #savedemocracy #speakup #resist

Former Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary-General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen: "I find it shameless that an American president can threaten an ally. Denmark is one of the closest and most reliable allies of the United States … “I am concerned."

The President’s annual medical exam is complete. The results will hardly come as a surprise.

US democracy is in a full-scale total meltdown! All US politicians - regardless of party - must wake up and take action to defend the rights of the American people and the Constitution they swore to uphold. History is watching, and they’ll be judged by whether they stood on the right side of it.

“It’s 100% unacceptable!” Jacob Kaarsbo, former head of analysis at the Danish Defence Intelligence Service, speaks out as the US plans to ramp up intelligence operations in Greenland @jkaarsbo.bsky.social

Habemus Papam!

Trump (mentally disillusioned): “The courts have - all of a sudden out of nowhere - they said ‘Maybe you’re gonna have trials’ … Trials - we’re gonna have five millions trials. Doesn’t work - doesn’t work. We wouldn’t have a country left. But hopefully the supreme court will save it. … ”

Strong words from Ursula von der Leyen today: “Science belongs to humanity. We must protect it, prioritize it, and give it the freedom it needs to flourish.” At the launch of the EU’s “Choose Science - Choose Europe” initiative, she announced four key actions. 🧵1/3

Watching this from 🇩🇰 is absolutely surreal. I can’t believe this happened yesterday — in the US. A peaceful woman, attending a town hall, was carried out by police for simply asking: “What is your red line? When will you stand up for the Constitution?” If “Never again” means anything, it means NOW!

80 years ago tonight, Danish listeners tuned in to the BBC and heard the words they’d been longing for. People lit candles and placed them in windows🕯️ When we light candles tonight, we remember those who fought for freedom then - and think of those still fighting for it now in Ukraine💙💛

This is the path forward: people who are open, curious, and ready to come together and find common ground. Today, I feel a renewed hope for the American people🫶🏻

Hakeem Jeffries visited Copenhagen this week and pointed out: “Denmark has been a tremendous ally, particularly over the last 80 years, as we have worked together to build a rules-based society…” @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

Denmark is open for researchers! Brian Mikkelsen, CEO of The Danish Chamber of Commerce, has a message to researchers in the US: Come to Denmark – where science and facts still matter. @brianamikkelsen.danskerhverv.dk

Put yourself in Zelenskyy’s shoes! Russia - launches a full-scale invasion - commits countless war crimes against your people The U.S. - wants to negotiate peace = give Russia 20% of Ukraine - wants Ukraine’s assets - offers no security guarantees What would you do if you were Zelenskyy?

Just watched The Dark Money Game on Max. As a Dane, I’m shocked. These two documentaries expose a disturbing truth about how dark money distorts democracy in the U.S. Eye-opening and deeply troubling — explains a lot about the current state of things. You have to fix this and get democracy back!

Proud to be Danish – now more than ever🇩🇰 Copenhagen has been named the highest rated city in the world for 2025 – not just for its economic strength and innovation, but for its inclusive values, LGBTQ+ policies, green tech, and social sustainability. www.citiesreport.open-for-business.org

In March, there were nearly 12 percent fewer international visitors to the U.S. compared to the same month last year. This is shown by the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce. White House response👱🏻‍♀️💬

“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - Harvard President Alan Garber 👏👏👏 #resist

1/9 🗯️ CAN U.S. BE TRUSTED⁉️ Today, the Danish Parliament holds the first reading of a bill which has taken on a rather different significance than it had when the bill’s foundation—the DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN DENMARK & THE UNITED STATES —was signed on December 21st, 2023 🇩🇰✍️🇺🇸

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The White House just posted this on their official X account. Being Danish, I can’t imagine my own government doing this… but I guess most Americans couldn’t either a few weeks ago. It’s more important than ever to stand up against forces echoing pre-WWII Germany and fight for democracy!

Barack Obama is calling on universities, law firms, and journalists to stand up for their beliefs—and to examine their hearts to see if they’re truly willing to fight for them! #academicfreedom #ruleoflaw #freespeech

A functioning democracy needs consistent principles—and the courage to stand up for them, even when it’s hard and requires sacrifice! BARACK OBAMA: “It’s up to all of us to fix this!” #standup

“The courage to say ‘I feel fear’. The courage to say ‘What is happening is wrong’. The courage to say that there is way that we most chart to get through this. Understanding our power in the democracy we still have if we hold on to it. Courage is contagious!” - Kamala Harris #speakup #goodtrouble

“What the President talks a lot about is a self sufficient country in which, if we’re gonna eat food, we will grow it. If we’re gonna use machinery, it’s machinery to come from here. There is one country in the world that’s self sufficient… - uhm it’s North Korea!” - Prof. Justin Wolfers #speakup