The Danish government is considering providing financial compensation to citizens who become neighbors to weapons production or military facilities due to the rearmament efforts in Denmark. This announcement was made by Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen during a press conference.

The Defense Minister stated that discussions are underway regarding potential compensation for citizens living near such production sites. This consideration arises as Denmark increases its military production capacity, including inviting a Ukrainian company to establish fuel production for missiles in Vojens.

Critics, including neighbors and political parties, have pointed out the inconsistency of providing financial compensation to neighbors of wind turbines or solar panels but not to those affected by the establishment of military production facilities. The North Jutland ammunition factory in Elling serves as an example of this disparity.

The Defense Minister acknowledged the concerns and stated that the issue warrants political discussion. He suggested that there is a need to consider whether additional measures should be taken to compensate citizens living close to these facilities.

While the minister referenced the 2019 decision by the Danish Parliament to provide assistance to residents near Flyvestationen Skrydstrup, which houses F-35 fighter jets, this initiative is separate from the upcoming construction law aimed at expediting military production by bypassing certain building requirements.

Furthermore, the changing threat landscape for Denmark and its proximity to military facilities is being taken into account. The Defense Minister emphasized the serious security policy situation and the elevated risk of espionage and sabotage, stating that Denmark must adapt to these new realities and implement necessary security measures. Despite these concerns, the minister expressed his belief that Russia is unlikely to conduct bombing raids against facilities within Denmark, as seen in Ukraine.