The Youth Council’s goal is to give a diverse group of young people throughout the Kingdom of Denmark a voice and forum to share ideas with U.S. diplomatic officials, to build a stronger relationship between our countries. We are looking for highly motivated young leaders from various fields, either students or working, with a keen …
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Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, traveled to Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, as part of his trip to Denmark, Iceland, and Greenland on May 16-20, 2021. Secretary Blinken’s Meeting With PM Frederiksen Secretary Blinken began his trip in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, where he arrived late evening May 16. The Secretary met with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to discuss the strong bilateral ties between Denmark and the …
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PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 14, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Copenhagen, Reykjavik, and Kangerlussuaq from May 16-20. Secretary Blinken will begin his trip in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, where he will meet with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod to discuss our strong bilateral ties, commitment to combating …
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On Friday, March 26, President Biden invited the Danish Prime Minister and 39 other world leaders to participate in a Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22-23. The Summit will underscore the necessity and importance of a strong united approach to climate issues and outline the economical benefits entailed. One of the key ambitions …
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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone yesterday with Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe, Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Danish Prime Minister’s Office. Mr. Sullivan expressed the Biden Administration’s appreciation for the strong relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark. He thanked Mr. Ellermann-Kingombe for Denmark’s leadership of the NATO Mission Iraq and …
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Institutes will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations and …
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Introducing Henry Henson and Fulbright Henry Henson is an American Fulbright Student at Aarhus University. Fulbright Denmark is a world-famous exchange program that creates a unique opportunity for elite students and scholars to study, research, and work with other top students and scholars within their field in all corners of the world. Fulbright connects people …
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Veterans Day and Armistice Day November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States – an important national holiday on which we honor all those who served our country. Originally known as Armistice Day, because it falls on the day that marks the ending of World War One, the day originally paid tribute to soldiers of the First and Second World War. Many other countries still mark this day in …
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For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Copenhagen October 28, 2020 Statement on Improved Cooperation in Greenland The United States has a long history of close cooperation with the Danish and Greenlandic governments based on our deep economic ties, strong defense partnership, and shared respect for democratic values, human rights, and the rule of …
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Excellencies, Ministers, distinguished colleagues, and friends – welcome. Thank you for joining me on this beautiful afternoon to celebrate American independence and the birth of our great democracy, which turns 244 years old this year. This occasion gives us the opportunity to honor the strong and historic alliance between the United States and the Kingdom …
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INTERVIEW MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE COPENHAGEN, DENMARK U.S. CHIEF OF MISSION RESIDENCE JULY 22, 2020 You can watch the interview on DR.DK QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, welcome to Denmark. I hope that you are enjoying our country. SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s been a great visit, Johannes. Thanks for having me. QUESTION: Great to hear that. We have limited time, sir, so …
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REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS COPENHAGEN, DENMARK JULY 22, 2020 FOREIGN MINISTER KOFOD: Welcome, Secretary Pompeo, Mike. Let me start by welcoming you to Denmark. High-level visits these days are rare due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and your decision to prioritize to come to official visit here to Denmark underscores the …
Read More» On the occasion of Denmark’s Constitution Day, both President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo have sent Constitution Day messages. You can read them here: Message from the President to HM Queen Margrethe II: Your Majesty: Denmark has long been a close friend and ally of the United States. It is …
Read More» Kære ven, Foråret og det dejlige vejr er vendt tilbage til Danmark. Når jeg finder tid til at nyde solskinnet, er det nemt at forestille sig, for et øjeblik, at tingene er ved at vende tilbage til det normale. Men når jeg så hører nyhederne, bliver jeg hurtigt mindet om, at vi stadig står midt …
Read More» (English version below) Kære ven, Jeg er blevet dybt rørt over de scenarier, der udspiller sig i Italien, flere steder i Europa og i Brooklyn i New York, hvor folk står på deres altaner og synger og spiller sammen med deres naboer. Jeg er også meget inspireret af de mange positive beskeder og hilsener i …
Read More» We must work together to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak and the spread of disinformation. Please only trust and share information from credible sources, and, when possible, refer directly to the relevant authorities. It is a fact that the U.S., as with our allies in Europe, is contributing across the world to help stop the spread …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE | OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON | MARCH 12, 2020 The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will temporarily pause all ECA-funded programs that involve travel to and from countries with heightened U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alert Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) and Warning Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel) or heightened State Department COVID-19 related Travel Advisory …
Read More» As delivered at the Annual Security Policy Conference at Christiansborg, November 15, 2019 Your Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Generals, Ladies and Gentlemen – good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about the United States and our view on the Arctic. I want to thank our hosts, Folk & Sikkerhed, …
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Your excellencies, ministers, ladies and gentlemen, friends and colleagues, welcome to Rydhave and happy Independence Day. Thank you for joining us to honor the day our forefathers pledged their sacred honor to the founding of the United States and the idea that liberty is man’s highest calling. First, I would like to say to our …
Read More» In 2014, all NATO members agreed to work towards spending 2% of their GDP on defense by 2024. Therefore, the U.S. is asking Denmark and other NATO allies to come up with credible plans to improve defense capabilities. Unfortunately, many NATO countries, including Denmark fall short of this target. On this page we have compiled …
Read More» By U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Carla H. Sands Published on December 6, 2018, in Politiken. Read in Danish The partnership between the United States and Denmark is among the strongest in the world. For over seven decades we have relied upon each other with the surety of friendship and a shared worldview. Our nations have long believed in …
Read More» Berlingske, Section 1, page 44. Sunday, November 18, 2018 – Read the story on Berlingske.dk WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT THE EU AND THE US AGREE ABOUT FREE TRADE By the United States Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands, and the Danish Ambassador to the United States, Lars Lose. The bonds between Denmark and the United States are strong. Between …
Read More» Since 1993, the President of the United States has proclaimed January 16 as National Religious Freedom Day, commemorating the Virginia General Assembly‘s adoption of Thomas Jefferson‘s landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. The idea of Freedom of Religion is enshrined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which …
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Simbi, who has blogged on our site this winter and spring is almost done with her semester in Denmark. During her stay here she’s given an American perspective on many things Danish. This time she discusses her thoughts about leaving, seeing now familiar things with fresh eyes, and being conscious of your surroundings. The views …
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Today, with our partners in Denmark and around the world, we face a set of complex challenges: extremism and radicalization; irregular immigration; economic struggles; geopolitical confrontations; environmental and resource challenges, among others.
Read More» Simbi, who has blogged on our site this winter and spring is almost done with her semester in Denmark. During her stay here she’s given an American perspective on many things Danish. This time she discusses some of her personal favorite spots in Denmark. It’s an interesting mix of classic Danish, global influences, and a healthy …
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Frederikke is back with her third blog post. This time she shares a Maui story. As you know.. I am at Dartmouth as a part of an exchange between here and University of Copenhagen, which means that my being here, means there’s a Dartmouth student there. One could say that in this respect we are …
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Here is Simbi’s second blog post. During her studies in Denmark she will write about her experience as an exchange student. In this blog post, she is looking at differences and similarities between Denmark and the United States. I see life as a journey made of decisions and experiences that in some way help to …
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On March 30, 2017, the President welcomed Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark to the White House for bilateral consultations. Denmark is one of the closest allies of the United States, and the Prime Minister’s visit was a testament to the deep and enduring ties between the two countries. The meeting was an opportunity …
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We have teamed up with Simbi, an American student studying for six months in Denmark. During her studies in Denmark she will write about her experience as an exchange student. We hope you’ll read her stories and learn more about the unique experience an exchange is. New. New is a word that can be used …
Read More» Are you a high school teacher? Do you have Denmark’s most socially engaged and committed student? Then you should consider nominating that student for the the 2017 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute! Click to learn more!
Read More» First term at Dartmouth University has passed, and Frederikke is now sharing her experience as an exchange student in the U.S. Read her story and learn more about the challenges that occur when studying in a foreign language, the vast cultural differences that exist in our educational systems, as well as ways Danes and Americans …
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The U.S. Ambassador, Rufus Gifford, participated in a debate concerning the election and the American Presidential System Hundreds of students gathered around one of the main stages as the debate on the American Election was about to begin. First up on the agenda was a small introduction to the election and the American political system …
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The U.S. Embassy organized a workshop on counter-radicalization for approximately 90 young Danish pupils in the age of 15-20 at the Youth Folkemøde. The intention of the workshop was to open a dialogue on violent extremism and radicalization with the participants and discuss what initiatives can be taken to prevent these unfortunately very relevant and …
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Gender Equality Panel Discussion at the Youth Folkemøde The embassy had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion about gender equality. The U.S government is a strong supporter of empowering women’s rights in the political, economic and social realms of their countries. The panel was moderated by Deputy Chief of Mission Laura Lochman and the panelists included Ambassador Rufus Gifford , Natasha Joof …
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In September, the U.S. Embassy in Denmark took part in a celebration of democracy along with thousands of Danish Students. The sun was shining bright over Søndermarken, Copenhagen. It was the early hours of the first ever Youth Folkemøde , also called UFM16, in Denmark. Thursday the 8th of September marked the first day of this very …
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Secretary John Kerry visited Denmark & Greenland U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Denmark and Greenland on June 16 and 17. During the very busy two-day schedule Secretary Kerry met with HM the Queen, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen, GAME, Greenland Prime Minister Kim Kielsen, and many many more. The visit focused on some …
Read More» 23 February 2016 CBP Press Release CBP announces additional enhancements to the electronic system for travel authorization WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced additional enhancements to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), as part of the continued implementation of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). …
Read More» Anne-Dorte Andersen recently returned to Denmark after taking part in the State Department / espnW’s Global Women’s Sports Mentoring Program. After her month in New York and Washington, D.C., Anne-Dorte was back where it all started, at the U.S. Embassy, to meet Ambassador Rufus Gifford and talk about her experiences in the U.S.: “I feel …
Read More» Thank your for helping us choose our new logo. We really value your opinion and hope that you will take some time to review the logos and vote for your favorite logo. To vote, simply go to the voting page on Survey Monkey and click the number of your favorite logo.The voting closes Friday AT NOON DANISH TIME! When the …
Read More» “I have seen with my own eyes the difference it makes when women and girls are empowered, educated, and equipped to contribute to strong, stable, prosperous societies.” – John Kerry Girl Be Heard is a New York City theater group that uses theater as a vehicle to empower young women to become brave, confident, socially …
Read More» Thanks to all of you who joined Ambassadors Peter Taksøe-Jensen (@petertaksoe) and Rufus Gifford (@rufusgifford) for the one hour Twitter Q&A, which focused on how we can work together and learn from each other on climate, energy, and trade. We received a lot of great questions and the dialogue was both constructive and fun. The …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release June 5, 2014 Statement by Secretary KERRY On the Occasion of Denmark’s National Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Denmark on the 165th anniversary of the adoption of your …
Read More» On Friday, April 4, Film Director William Friedkin of “Exorcist” and “French Connection” fame received the first-ever life time achievement award, an Honorary Robert, from the Danish Film Academy given to a non-Dane. This great event took place at the Dagmar Theater as part of the CPH PIX festival. Learn more about the Robert on …
Read More» Ambassador Gifford met with representatives from all the political parties’ youth organizations to learn more about young Danes and the issues they care about. Ambassador Gifford shared his experiences from his political work in several campaigns and talked about issues that interested young Americans. The ensuing conversations gave Ambassador Gifford great insight into topics that …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen warmly invites you to attend the Generation Change workshops Are you a motivated young social entrepreneur? Do you consider yourself or would you like to be a role models for your peers? Then you should attend one of the three Generation Change workshops taking place in and around Copenhagen from …
Read More» The U.S. embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen join the Swedish and Danish people in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the rescue of Danish Jews. U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski said, “As highlighted by President Obama during his recent visit to Stockholm, this is an important day for us all to remember the importance of …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 04, 2013 Joint Statement by Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States of America The Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and …
Read More» A sunny Tuesday afternoon saw over 1.000 embassy friends and contacts from the worlds of academia, business, culture, diplomacy, government, law enforcement, and military gather at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Denmark, Rydhave. The event which included the posting of the Danish and American flags by Danish Life Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines respectively was …
Read More» A group of Danish policy makers – representing the Folketing, think tanks and ministries – visited SHAPE , the central command of NATO’s military forces, near Mons in Belgium on May 29. The visit was part of the U.S. Embassy’s annual NATO study tour which allows participants to go to NATO installations and experience at first …
Read More» New York Public Library Director, Paul Holdengräber, explains the ideas behind his celebrated “Live from NYPL” series, where he talks to rock stars, Nobel Prize winners and other celebrities about life, literature and the arts. Some interviewers want to fade away, once they have asked their question. Not me. I want to interject myself into …
Read More» Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to be here today and welcome this impressive group of business leaders and foreign investors, and our guest of honor, Minister Corydon. The relationship between the Embassy and AmCham is a strong and active one. We have supported each other throughout the years, and I look …
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