Denmark

Two potentially incriminating inquiries come at a time when a pro-government party is getting closer to the opposition

Recent attacks have raised internal security to the top of the political agenda

Russia and Germany see the pipeline as a purely commercial project, but political and security concerns persist

Rasmussen has managed to avoid snap elections, but the new government is likely to be weak

Maersk hopes better utilisation of assets may help it through combined shipping and oil downturn

Despite the uncertainty caused by Brexit, high employment figures and consumer confidence underpin growth

Building alliances will become more important as power in the EU will likely shift towards larger countries

A controversial decision to procure new fighter jets underpins Denmark's future relationship with the United States