Denmark In New York

Yesterday, the Consulate General of Denmark in New York together with our Nordic and Baltic colleagues hosted a panel discussion diving into the global implications of the Russian war against Ukraine and the path towards peace 🇺🇦 The war has entered its fourth year, and maintaining focus is crucial. Dr. Kimberly Kagan Founder and President of the Institute for the Study of War made this clear in her keynote speech. “Ukraine needs a local security guarantee. It needs long-term military assistance. And it needs that long-term assistance fast”. She stressed the importance of European leadership in the support of Ukraine and in ensuring a more secure world. “Every country right now needs to do everything that it can do and it needs to do it fast. Break the glass; this is an emergency”, she said. Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabija Grigaite Daugirde, Ph.D., State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Dag Hartelius and State Secretary of Foreign Affairs in Norway Eivind Vad Petersson. They all stressed the unwavering Nordic and Baltic commitment to stand with Ukraine. This was in line with the statements made by the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the summit in Kyiv earlier this week where a dozen leaders from Europe and Canada pledged continuous support. Additional valuable perspectives were provided by Professor of International Relations and Contemporary History at the Institutt for forsvarsstudier/Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies Dr. Katarzyna Zysk. Thank you to our Nordic and Baltic colleagues for the collaboration on this important project. 📸: Consulate General of Sweden in New York Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York | Consulate General of Sweden in New York | Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York | Consulate General of Finland in New York

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an intern at one of Denmark’s missions in North America? 🌎 Meet Helena Craft Ludvigsen, Line Stub Madsen, Maja Sofie Rønne, and Anne-Sofie Johannesen, who are taking you behind the scenes of their internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s missions in Toronto, Boston, Houston, and Chicago. From supporting Danish companies in the U.S. and Canada to attending industry events and engaging with local stakeholders, no two days look the same. This video gives you a firsthand look at life as an intern, where you’ll gain international experience, build a strong network, and contribute to Denmark’s global efforts in trade, diplomacy, and beyond. We offer internships in a variety of areas! The application deadline is March 10, 2025. Click the link in the comments to submit your application today 🧑💻

HIRING: Join Invest in Denmark in Silicon Valley 🦾 Invest in Denmark is hiring an Investment Manager/Business Developer for the tech industry. You will be based at the Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley and work closely with colleagues across North America and in Denmark. Denmark is a pioneer within tech and innovation. In this job, you will play an important part in helping Denmark remain a digital frontrunner. You will facilitate and secure innovative and sustainable investments to Denmark in key verticals including robotics, drones, AI, quantum computing, and software. Would you like to be part of a dynamic and international team and work at the forefront of tech development? Send us your application today. Deadline: 17 March 2025. Find the description and application information via the link in the comments 👇

"Together, the Nordic-Baltic countries are the world’s second largest military donor to Ukraine after the United States! But how can it be that eight small countries in Northern Europe are leading in that support?” writes Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, together with the other foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries, in Financial Times marking the third-year anniversary of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Find the link to the article in the comments section below.

Today, three years ago Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Every day Ukraine fights a brave battle for their own and Europe's security. Here in New York, Deputy Consul General Thomas Jørgensen attended the official flag raising ceremony together with the city’s diplomatic community and the New York City’s Mayor’s Office for International Affairs to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their fight. New York is home to 150,000 Ukrainians. “The largest Ukrainian community in all of the United States,” as pointed out by Dilip Chauhan, the Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Innovation in the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs. The importance of international partnership was also highlighted: “We are grateful to all international partners, who stand side by side with Ukraine providing unprecedented amounts of military, financial, political, legal, humanitarian, and energy assistance,” said Ukrainian Consul Serhiy Ivanchov. From the very beginning, Denmark has given unwavering support to Ukraine's fight for freedom. And Denmark will continue to do so 🇩🇰🤝🇺🇦 We will continue both civilian and military support to Ukraine to secure the country's European future. This was also stressed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the summit in Kyiv earlier today. #StandwithUkraine #SlavaUkraini

Internships are calling 🚀 join us for the 2025 fall semester  Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark's North American missions? Nobody knows it better than the interns themselves. They have first-hand knowledge about which questions may occur when applying for an internship in a whole new country. Therefore, we sat down some of our previous interns, Maja, Daniel, Jacob, Anna, and Marie, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about interning abroad. We are currently looking for interns for the Fall 2025 semester at our missions across North America. Here you will get to live in cities like Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, Ottawa, Silicon Valley, Toronto or Washington, DC 🌎 The application deadline is March 10, 2025. Click on the link in the comments to submit your application today! #WorkingforDenmark #DenmarkinUSA #DenmarkinCanada #udlandspraktik #praktikiudlandet

The Danish business community in Texas is thriving! 🤠 This is the key takeaway from the Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov’s visit to Texas this week. Here, he engaged with Danish companies in the Lone Star State, exploring challenges and opportunities in the US market. Highlights from the visit include: 👉 Ribbon-cutting at Danish LSM Pumps' new facilities, marking an exciting milestone in the company’s US journey 👉 Signing a new waste management collaboration agreement with Keep Houston Beautiful 👉 Pitch session with Danish energy companies and local industry leaders at Houston's Innovation District, exploring potential collaborations Texas, a growing hub for energy, maritime, defense, and tech industries, offers vast opportunities for Danish companies. With Denmark’s expertise in these sectors, Danish companies are well-positioned to collaborate with US counterparts and contribute growth on both sides of the Atlantic. Did you know that: 💡 Danish-American trade relations support more than 200,000 jobs in the US, with over 80 Danish companies based in Texas alone! 💡 The US is the top destination for Danish investments. In 2023, Denmark invested $38.5 billion in the US, accounting for 16% of all Danish direct investments abroad 💡 In 2023, the US imported nearly $24,5 billion worth of goods and services to Denmark, making it the second largest importer in Denmark. Denmark in USA #energy #innovation #DenmarkinUSA #WorkingforDenmark

Denmark moving beyond 3% of GDP on defence spending! “Within two years, Russia could pose a credible threat to one or several NATO countries if NATO does not build up its own military power in the same rate as Russia. This calls for swift, political action,” says Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. The new situation amplifies the necessity for NATO allies to spend more on defence, and Denmark is ready to shoulder its share of the burden. Given the urgency we find ourselves in, the Danish Government has today proposed to establish an Acceleration Fund that will put the build-up of the Danish defence on a fast-track.    🔹 The proposed Acceleration Fund will channel more than 7 billion USD to be spend on rapid investments in military capabilities that will strengthen our military. 🔹 With the Acceleration fund, Denmark will now allocate 3,2 % of GDP on defence spending.  🔹 The fund can also be used for additional military support to Ukraine. 🔹 The proposal also entails a commitment to use our right to award contracts directly from the Danish defence to the defence industry, which will save time in acquiring new capabilities. 🔹 The decision today comes on top of numerous announcements in recent years, where Denmark has taken unprecedented steps to bolster its defence, while at the same time being a top contributor to Ukraine.   Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen welcomes the news out of Copenhagen and states: “We’re taking this step as we need to take more responsibility for our own security. At the same time, we strongly believe that investments in our own defence is the best way to keep our American friends engaged and contribute to a stronger Transatlantic partnership suited to confront the challenges of the 21st century. Denmark has always been a strong partner of the U.S., and our aim is for that to continue. We have partnered with the U.S. in several international missions, including in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks.” 📸: Forsvaret

New York City is open for business 🗽 Yesterday, our Consul General Helle Meinertz and Head of Trade Nikolaj Fredsted visited the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) office in downtown Manhattan. Meeting with the Director of International Partnerships Anne-Sophie Mahle, Senior Vice President for Green Economy Nse-Abasi Esema, and Vice President Renewable for Energy Industry Development Sam Jung, they got valuable insights into the city’s many opportunities for international partnerships. The NYC metro area is the 9th largest economy in the world, and the EDC is involved in a series of ambitious initiatives aiming at making New York even stronger and more resilient in the future. The representatives from EDC talked through the many ways New York is welcoming Danish companies: from their business development services to industry programs. Accelerating climate innovation is a special focus for New York. By 2040, the city’s green economy is expected to host 400,000 jobs. New York is also a hub for the life science sector, and EDC is currently overseeing $1 billion investments in the life sciences. Thank you to Anne-Sophie Mahle, Nse-Abasi Esema and Sam Jung, for the interesting talks. We look forward to an even closer partnership going forward! #NYCEDC

HIRING: Are you our new Commercial Advisor for the UN Global Public Affairs team? 🌎 Would you like to work with some of the largest and most sustainable Danish companies on UN platforms in New York City? Then this might be the job for you. We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the UN Global Public Affairs team here at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York. This job will include: ➡️ Working to enhance Danish export and diplomatic relations with the U.S. and the multilateral community. ➡️ Organizing and executing large-scale events, workshops and delegations to and from Denmark. ➡️ Advising Danish companies and institutions on public affairs and business development strategies in both a UN and New York context. We look forward to receiving your application before the deadline: 3 March 2025. Find the details and submit your application here via the link in the comment section 👇 #Hiring #PublicAffairs #WorkingforDenmark