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Denmark contemplating asking for Nato Article 4 talks, no choice but, defence minister says
Danish defence minister says the nation has not but decided on whether or not to formally ask for Nato Article 4 talks, as Poland and Estonia did that in latest weeks.
It’s into account, defence minister Poulsen says, however confirms there’s energetic engagement with the EU and Nato on this.
There may be a sure urgency to resolving the drone disaster as Copenhagen is about to host EU leaders on Wednesday subsequent week. The safety operation in place will probably be “very, very giant,” the officers say.
As reported earlier this week (Europe Dwell Tuesday), the ministers additionally verify that Denmark will participate in tomorrow’s drone wall assembly organised by the European Fee.
Curiously, the nation’s defence minister seems to counsel that the drones could also be getting launched domestically, and never flying in from far. However that is nonetheless being seemed into, he says.
Hybrid incidents ‘right here to remain,’ ministers warn, as they plan to step up defence towards drones
Denmark’s justice and defence ministers are briefing the press now, alongside military and police representatives, describing it as a systemic hybrid assault towards Denmark.
They each warn that the chance of hybrid incidents is “right here to remain” and prone to proceed within the coming days and weeks, with the intention to “create worry, to create division.”
The nationwide police chief additionally confirms that there have been stories of incidents at army services.
The federal government will search to accumulate “enhanced capabilities” to cope with the rising menace and replace its laws to permit infrastructure homeowners to take down drones extra simply.
There’ll nonetheless be questions over the practicality of such strikes, notably in crowded or densely inhabited areas, however it would enhance the authorized scenario. However additionally they degree with the general public to say that even with their capabilities, they gained’t at all times have the ability to take them down.
However defence minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, insists there was no direct army menace towards Denmark.
Responding to questions from journalists, the ministers additionally say there may be presently no proof to hyperlink the assaults to Russia, though they do point out in passing different incidents in Europe which have been attributed to Russia.
Morning opening: Denmark faces drones in its airspace as soon as once more
Jakub Krupa
Denmark wakes up as soon as once more to stories of unidentified drones in its airspace in a single day, forcing a brief closure of Aalborg airport late night and prompting considerations over their presence in at the least three different places, together with close to army bases.
The incidents come simply days after Copenhagen airport noticed flights halted for a number of hours after reported drone sightings.
In a unexpectedly convened late night time press convention, authorities defined that there have been some similarities between the 2 occasions, however couldn’t supply extra readability on who was behind the incidents.
The Danish authorities are holding a press convention updating the general public on their investigation proper now, and I’ll carry you all the important thing strains right here.
It’s Thursday, 25 September 2025, it’s Jakub Krupa right here, and that is Europe Dwell.
Good morning.