Brian Mikkelsen bangs the table in frustration: “We want action now”
Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Brian Mikkelsen, chief executive of Dansk Erhverv, says Danish businesses need immediate action after nearly two years of discussion about competitiveness and bureaucracy.
- He argues that shifting governments have failed to reduce regulation over the past half-century.
- Mikkelsen describes the current situation as more desperate than ever and says long-term targets and political speeches do not help companies under pressure.
For nearly two years, Denmark has heard repeated promises about competitiveness, bureaucracy and an Europe in decline. Brian Mikkelsen has had enough.
The Dansk Erhverv chief executive has raised his voice and banged the table, demanding action now. In his view, businesses under pressure cannot operate on speeches and distant targets.
For half a century, successive governments have tried to limit the number of rules. Instead, the amount of bureaucracy has continued to grow. Mikkelsen says the situation has never been more desperate, and he is reminding the government that rhetoric will not change it.
His frustration comes as political pressure over regulation continues. Other stories highlighted calls from blue parties for a cheaper and better solution on value-added tax, as well as claims that bureaucracy has spiraled over 15 years, particularly in one area described as inexplicable.
We want action now.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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