ASSESSMENTS

Denmark's European Union Presidency

Jan 15, 2012 | 14:20 GMT

Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt (R) with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Copenhagen on Jan. 1

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Summary

Denmark assumes the six-month rotating European presidency in January. Its turn at the EU helm is likely the last time that position will hold relevancy. Denmark's history and wealth give it a unique position in Europe, and while it is not a eurozone member, its interests lie in resolving the current eurozone crisis. However, any efforts to do so will not be easy for Copenhagen.

Denmark's six-month European presidency is likely to be the last time the position is relevant....

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