While there is war and great tension in the Middle East these days, government negotiations are underway at home in Denmark.
They could potentially last a long time, and therefore Danish authorities should gather in a special crisis preparedness during the formation of the government in order to best handle the challenges in the shadow of the conflict in the Middle East. This is according to the CEO of the Confederation of Danish Industry, Lars Sandahl Sørensen.
- I may be concerned about whether the government negotiations will stand in the way of necessary decisions being made. In a situation like this, it is crucial that there is political will and speed if the pressure increases. We therefore call for the establishment of a contingency that closely monitors developments and also has the decision-making power and mandate to act when necessary, he says in a written comment.
Mette Frederiksen (S) is currently the royal investigator and negotiator in the search for a new government.
However, the old government is still formally functioning until a new one is found. But the ministers may only take care of practical matters that are necessary for the ministries and public administration to continue - nothing else. This is what the constitution says.
Danish Industry proposes to establish a contingency plan in the Ministry of Finance, with the participation of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Business, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Bank and the social partners.
The war in the Middle East - which initially affected Iran, Israel and the USA, but which has since spread to a number of oil and gas-producing countries in the region - has sent the prices of oil and natural gas soaring.
- When energy prices rise, it affects the entire value chain and risks making everyday life more expensive for Danes, putting pressure on companies and workplaces throughout the country and putting pressure on Denmark's overall economy and security of supply, says Lars Sandahl Sørensen.
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