Q&A: Defence spending, migration on Denmark’s EU presidency agenda
01 Jul Member States

Q&A: Defence spending, migration on Denmark’s EU presidency agenda

As Denmark steps into the Council of the European Union's rotating presidency, Ambassador Carsten Grønbech-Jensen outlines the country's priorities.
by Matt Lynes
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