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Christoffer Frendesen
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🇩🇰Journalist, based in Brussels.
Founder of EU Matters Media.
Covering energy, digital, pharma and defense.

Formerly, adviser for MEPs and Vice-President of Renew Europe (+5 years).
Journalist at Danish media The Engineer (Teknologiens Hus).
PHARMA LAW CONTROVERSY!
EU pharma industry has scrambled to stop proposal, which they fear could create direct competition with pharmacies.

The current nego on the EU's revision of pharma laws already prove difficult.
My latest article👇
www.dagenspharma.dk/nyheder/medi... #dksund #eudk #sundpol
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
BREAKING: BIG RISK OF PRICE EXPLOSION FOR CAR AND HOME OWNERS
Studies reveal that heating and gas costs could become three to four times higher compared to the EU Commission's initial estimates.
Read my latest article👇

klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #dkgreen #dkmedier #EUdk #dkpol #EUsky
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
BIG MAJORITY OF UKRAINIANS WANTS TO END THE WAR
Despite not being covered by many media organisations, a recent Gallup poll puts pressure on Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Almost 70 % of Ukrainians want a negotiated peace - ASAP!
1/2 #EUdk #dkforsvar #dkmedier
August 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
REALITY CHECK:
NEW REPORT REVEALS DENMARK'S HALF-HEARTED CLIMATE AMBITIONS😲
Despite DK’s strong international climate reputation, a new EU Commission report highlights major gaps in the country’s climate plans
My latest 📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen #dkbiz #EUsky #ClimateSky
July 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
DOCTORS AND NURSES FEAR NEW EU LEGISLATION
European Health Data Space is sparking concern among doctors and nurses.

They are worried that the new legislation will take valuable time away from patient care.
Read my latest story👇
dagenspharma.dk/laeger-og-sy...
#EUsky #EUpol
June 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
DEBUT FOR @klimamonitor.dk🥳
Danmark dumpes for dårlige rammer for energifællesskaber.

Organisationer kritiserer DK og fastslår, at EU skal stille nye krav til medlemslande.

MEN Ministerium afviser kritik og behov for EU-krav
Læs min📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#DKgreen #eudk #DKenergi #EUsky
June 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
NEW SURVEY: MAYORS WANT MORE EU MONEY FOR HOUSING
Despite hopes from mayors in the EU, it seems unlikely that next EU budget will be able to prioritise housing substantially.

Competing priorities, such as defense, could make it difficult.
#eupol #EUsocial #EUsky
www.politico.eu/article/affo...
June 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Trump wants the EU to buy U.S. energy - BUT EU
demand for liquified natural gas is declining.

Utilisation rate of LNG terminals are falling steadily.

U.S. is already the biggest exporter of LNG to EU countries.

Could a gas deal affect EU energy consumption and climate goals?
#dkgreen #eusky👇 1/2
April 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
BASIC IT PROBLEMS UNDERMINE EU'S PHARMA AMBITIONS😷
A troublesome IT system is causing significant delays in clinical trials, affecting the EU’s competitiveness and patients.

EU Commission acknowledges issues but has no quick solution.
dagenspharma.dk/nyt-it-syste...
#EUDK #dksund #sundpol #eusky
April 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A closer look at today's vote expose the almost 50/50 split within the @greens-efa.eu.

A little more than half support the collaboration with centrist alliance.

Meanwhile, near half supported rejecting COM proposal completely and many also voted against the final proposal.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen
April 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
GREENS SPLIT ON PRIORITIES🤔
MEPs from Greens pushed to be part of centrist alliance with EPP, Renew and S&D.

HOWEVER, today's vote on delaying sustainability reporting reveal major internal split.

It could prove difficult for the alliance to wield Green votes in the future.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen
April 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Huge majority in European Parliament vote to postpone reporting obligations for businesses.

Even @greens-efa.eu supported after agreement w EPP, Renew and S&D.

Greens seems more willing to compromise this mandate. The group hopes to influence EPP policy by making compromises.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen
April 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
SPÆNDENDE UDMELDING:
Stine Bosse fra @moderaternedk.bsky.social åbner for at bruge midler fra EU's nye forsvarsplan på sundhed og kritisk medicin.

Ideen lyder som dét 11 EU-lande, MINUS Danmark, har foreslået for nylig. Læs min artikel👇
dagenspharma.dk/forhastet-el...
#dkforsvar #eudk #sundpol
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
SURPRISING GREENLANDIC ELECTION RESULT❗
Despite push for independence, Greenland will likely be forced to make a deal with Trump - and Denmark.

“If Greenland becomes independent, it will not be possible to get rid of the U.S."
Read my latest📰👇
brusselssignal.eu/2025/03/gree...
#eudk #dkforsvar
March 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Dansker valgt som næstformand i EU-Parlamentets nye sundhedsudvalg.

Udvalget beskyldes for at være "åben dør" for lobbyister. Men dét afviser den nye næstformand.

Læs min artikel 👇
dagenspharma.dk/nyt-sundheds...
@perclausen.bsky.social @stinebosse.bsky.social
#dksund #dksundhed #dkbiz #eudk
January 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
However, lives could be at risk if the Critical Medicines Act is delayed, former health minister argues.

European Patients' Forum maintains the need for more analysis.

Medicines For Europe disagrees, pointing to "a myriad" of national and EU research on issues conc. medicine supply
2/2 #euhealth
January 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
BREAKING NEWS:
Apple's Siri forced to launch an OnlyFans, after DeepSeek overtakes global AI market.

AI has brutally taken the jobs of .... AI.

Source: This guy👇
January 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
EU media and publishers declare war on draft for AI Code of Practice🔥⚠️

Current text will "UNDERMINE" copyright and AI law, claim signatories.

Substantial changes needed to ensure that AI companies will respect copyright, acc. to the letter to EU Commission👇
#EUsky #EU #EUtech
January 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
THE EU'S GAS PROBLEM COULD RISK CLIMATE GOALS😱 Despite a dramatic drop in LNG demand, EU countries continue to invest in LNG infrastructure.

In worst case, it could affect energy prices and the Union's climate goals.

Read the details in my article👇
#EU #LNG #EUenergy #gas #EUsky
January 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
META BOSS wants to team up with TRUMP to push back against EU RULES on “CENSURE”❓

Zuckerberg has proclaimed his wish to globally combat “censure” - alongside Trump.

A showdown over EU regulation for content on online platforms doesn’t seem unlikely🍿
#EU #DSA #META #TRUMP

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January 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM