As Denmark steps into its six-month tenure at the helm of the European Union, the country faces a complex geopolitical landscape dominated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With the war escalating and tensions rising across the continent, Copenhagen is tasked with steering the EU’s diplomatic and humanitarian efforts. Denmark has pledged to prioritize the protection of EU unity, strengthen sanctions against aggressors, and accelerate financial aid to Ukrainian civilians and refugees. Experts emphasize that Denmark’s presidency will be critical in maintaining cohesion among member states during these fraught times.

Aside from the conflict in Eastern Europe, Denmark’s EU agenda also confronts significant economic hurdles sparked by recent international trade disputes.