Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is accelerating the implementation of a strategy designed to address critical security vulnerabilities within Danish military zones, following severe criticism from the Auditor General. The announcement was made to the press on Tuesday morning in front of the Parliament Hall.

The Auditor General’s recent report highlighted significant shortcomings in the Ministry of Defence’s ability to safeguard military installations, prompting a call for immediate action from Parliament, particularly in light of the evolving security landscape. The Auditor General issued the strongest possible criticism of the Ministry of Defence’s ability to protect Denmark’s military areas.

Initially, Poulsen had indicated that a comprehensive plan would be finalized by 2026. This timeline drew considerable criticism from the Auditor General, prompting a reassessment of the strategy’s urgency.

Acknowledging the security challenges, Poulsen has committed to prioritizing the Auditor General’s concerns.

While his initial response involved allowing a working group to continue developing a solution slated for completion next year, the minister now seeks a faster resolution. “It is during 2025 that we will now take further initiatives in addition to the initiatives that have already been taken,” he stated.

Specific details of the revised plan remain to be clarified, with Poulsen indicating that he will elaborate further after consulting with the Chief of Defence.