The abolishment of special EU rules for Denmark?

Within the EU, Denmark has a special status and can respond more independently than the other member states when it comes to defence policy, legal and financial issues. Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen wants to do away with these special rules, and hold a referendum both on this and on possible adoption of the euro. The paper welcomes the news: "It's only logical to get rid of these clauses – the sooner the better. Without such a transformation, Denmark remains excluded from future important decisions within the EU. … Entry into the euro zone would bring concrete benefits. Both citizens and industry would save time and money. But the topic remains emotionally loaded. It could be the toughest nut to crack."

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