NATO leaders are convening in The Hague, Netherlands, with a spotlight on US President Donald Trump’s push for increased defense spending among member states. Trump claimed on social media that NATO members agreed to a 5% spending target, a demand he has been aggressively pursuing.

Meanwhile, in Denmark, a government initiative to map the “manosphere” is drawing criticism. The project, aimed at understanding online forums that promote “unrealistic masculinity ideals” and “criticize equality,” has sparked debate about whether it adequately addresses gender-related issues from all perspectives. Sólbjørg Jakobsen, acting political leader of the Liberal Alliance, argues that the mapping is only a “half” measure, focusing solely on misogyny and neglecting potential issues stemming from “aggressive feminism.”

Adding to the domestic political landscape, the long-awaited Culture Pass for young people is facing delays. The Minister of Culture attributed the setback to missing “card approvals,” pushing back the launch date and frustrating efforts to integrate young people into cultural and sports communities.

Furthermore, projections for the “Arne pension,” a key political initiative championed by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, have been significantly lowered. The Ministry of Finance now estimates that only 6,800 people will be recipients of the early retirement program by 2030, a substantial decrease compared to the initial projection of 16,500. This has raised concerns about the scheme’s relevance and whether it is effectively addressing the needs of workers with long careers.

In other news, a report indicates that Danish members of parliament receive some of the highest salaries among their European counterparts. Data compiled from the World Bank and the Inter-Parliamentary Union reveals the financial standing of Danish parliamentarians.

Finally, despite stated goals, the number of prison cells in Denmark has remained relatively stagnant over the past five years. This information comes from a report by TV 2.

Today will also see the government presenting an agreement on a new criminal reform. The presentation will be held at the Ministry of Justice, led by Peter Hummelgaard.