A coalition of nine European countries, including Denmark, is challenging the European Court of Human Rights’ interpretation of the Human Rights Convention. This marks a significant development as more nations join Denmark and Italy in questioning the court’s approach, signaling a potential shift in the relationship between national sovereignty and international law.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Rome, solidifying a foreign policy alliance with her Italian counterpart, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) publicly criticized his Social Democrat government colleagues for a lack of clarity regarding future pension plans. Rasmussen expressed concern that the Social Democrats’ messaging is being misinterpreted, leading to confusion about the automatic increase in the retirement age. The automatic adjustment, a key element of the 2006 welfare agreement, raises the retirement age every five years based on life expectancy.

Elsewhere, Mayor Merete Amdisen (S) of Ishøj rebuked Dansk Folkeparti’s Pia Kjærsgaard’s description of the town center as “Pakistan,” responding with a chronicle emphasizing the challenges Ishøj faces due to past integration policies. Amdisen argued that national politicians have failed to provide adequate support for integration efforts in the municipality.

SF, Radikale, and Konservative are collaborating on a new nature and biodiversity law, advocating for a revised definition of protected nature areas. These parties want a real measurement of the amount of strictly protected nature, expressing concerns that current calculations include non-natural areas like campsites and golf courses. Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke (S) agrees that the definition needs refinement.

In other news, the government will introduce “Cancer Plan 5,” focusing on preparatory efforts before cancer surgery or chemotherapy. Venstre proposes abolishing the paragraph on pimping in the penal code. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, and Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt unveiled a criminal reform featuring tougher penalties, prevention measures, and 2000 new prison places. The European Commission is considering a proposal to allow EU countries to process asylum claims outside of the EU.

Today’s agenda includes a meeting in the Parliament Hall, the presentation of the government’s new cancer plan, and a hearing on the defense agreement between Denmark and the USA.