Macron was right about Europe’s need for strategic autonomy—but France can’t afford the rearmament it requires. Denmark can. As The Economist writes about Macron and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen: “The difference between them was stark. One had the right idea; the other has found a way to put it into practice.” I’m grateful to live in a small, fairly mono-cultural country where we feel like one big family—committed to making the household budget add up. https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/07/24/macron-was-right-about-strategic-autonomy
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- Macron was right about Europe’s need for strategic autonomy—but France can’t afford the rearmament it requires. Denmark can. As The Economist writes about Macron and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen: “The difference between them was stark. One had the right idea; the other has found a way to put it into practice.” I’m grateful to live in a small, fairly mono-cultural country where we feel like one big family—committed to making the household budget add up. https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/07/24/macron-was-right-about-strategic-autonomy (07/26/2025 16:28:54)
- A recent government investigation, mentioned in the Danish newspaper Weekendavisen, has revealed significant ethnic and gender bias and discrimination in the grading practices of Danish high schools. Some schools systematically award higher grades to certain groups of students—grades that don’t match their exam results. This undermines trust in the meritocratic principles of the education system and raises urgent questions about fairness and equal opportunity. https://www.weekendavisen.dk/samfund/meritokratisk-fallit (07/25/2025 19:31:48)
- Went for a 6.5 km run (38 minutes) on a rainy morning here in South Møn. Wind, sea, and soaked shoes – but also the kind of peace and raw beauty you only find in places like this. A perfect way to start the day. 🌧️🌾🌊 (07/22/2025 11:15:11)
- Back on beautiful Møn. Jeanne and I have been coming here for years—first with our two boys, now often just the two of us. Many of our friends have summer houses here. Møn is a small island in the southeastern part of Denmark, known for its rolling hills, chalk cliffs, and wide-open views. The landscape never disappoints—even the typical Danish summer rain feels right at home up here. (07/22/2025 11:12:41)
- Spent a beautiful summer day at Rokkedyssegaard in North Zealand picking fresh raspberries and strawberries 🍓☀️ The first photo shows the day’s harvest—baskets full of sun-ripened berries and a few bottles of homemade juice. The second photo is a guide to the many delicious berry varieties available for self-picking. A perfect way to slow down and taste the season. Highly recommended if you’re in Denmark! (07/20/2025 09:53:36)
- Two new Economist articles in Science & Tech highlight Danish research. 🌍🧬
🇩🇰 University of Copenhagen recovered 24-million-year-old proteins, pushing palaeontology into new territory.
🇩🇰 Aarhus University’s 2003 study is cited for debunking myths about vaccines and autism.
Proud to see Danish science making a global impact. 🔬📚
Links: economist.com/science-and-technology (07/15/2025 08:59:54)
- What does Clara Schumann, Liszt, and Chopin sound like on a @bluthner.piano from 1859? The answer: like hearing the music through the composers’ own ears. @pashchenkeyboard let the works come alive on this historical instrument—reminding us how fun and revealing it is to play music on the very kind of piano it was originally written for. @hindsgavl_festival (07/07/2025 23:10:13)
- An evening of musical miniature dramas at @hindsgavl_festival: @arcangelomusic led by @jonny_arcangelo , brought baroque brilliance to life with duets by Händel. @sorayamafi and @iiestyndavies captured every emotion—from heavenly peace to jealous fury. Highlights included “Streams of pleasure” and the breathtaking “Io t’abbraccio.” (07/07/2025 22:59:48)
- The atmosphere was electric last night at @hindsgavl_festival. Several musicians had already played earlier in the week, and you could feel the deep friendships and musical trust on stage. @carolinwidmannviolin, @danushawaskiewicz, Christian Poltera, and @deniskozhukhin performed Schubert’s Adagio e Rondo Concertante, Lekeu’s unfinished piano quartet, and Schumann’s radiant Piano Quartet in E-flat major. A truly special evening. (07/06/2025 22:18:21)
- Yes, vulnerability matters. But when feelings become marketing—emotional honesty weaponised for politics or PR—I recoil. Reeves and Starmer’s recent displays show how fine the line is between human and strategic. I want my leaders to feel—but not perform feelings. #Vulnerability #Politics #AuthenticityFatigue
https://on.ft.com/44iQqzG (07/06/2025 15:29:57)