Borgen (2010–2013): Season 4, Episode 3 - Episode #4.3 - full transcript
TV1 knows that Gamov is a co-owner.
They request access to documents.
Her ministerial secretary sent it,
before she denied knowledge of Gamov.
We can overthrow Birgitte Nyborg.
"The truck was driven by your son.
- What were you thinking of?
- I can't protect you.
- I don't want that.
Fossil fuels are indefensible.
Last I checked,
we decided for ourselves over the raw materials.
Prioritises the Chairman of the Executive Committee
climate -
- or does Hans outmaneuver her?
You know something.
Yes. Therefore, the two of us cannot continue.
"I need to talk to my husband.
- Yes.
We live in a world that is dependent
of oil for 30-40 years yet.
She's changing politics!
- She needs to be held up on that!
- I'm an editor!
Not good enough!
You are now an advocate
for fossil fuels.
Probably very well, the two of us not
spending a lot of time together.
Pia, Torben, shall we?
Just close the door after you.
We have to keep the plan. We break
the story on all platforms at 1 p.m.
- Run through the day.
- Benjamin lines up the party leaders.
We show them the text message. After all, she has lied
for the Foreign Policy Board.
We put the reactions online,
and in the 18 we invite Nyborg in.
Give us five minutes.
- Nyborg can't bail himself out.
- How will she get out of it?
- Should I call?
- I'll take that king call.
With my relation to Birgitte gives
it mostly makes sense that I do.
We have said goodbye to Victoria,
so Nina is the new ministerial secretary.
I've been looking forward to it.
Regitze from law...
I have.
We need to talk about Jon Berthelsen first.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
- You're not so crazy about the new one?
"Jon has asked for a crisis meeting.
- Why?
- About your shift in attitude to the oil.
- I haven't changed my mind.
- Those are their word.
Their version is not a truth.
Write I'd like to discuss -
- that Greenlanders now insist on
to utilize the oil.
Then we have Katrine Fønsmark.
The news will bring it too.
Let her wait. When she calls,
you say, I'm sitting in the meeting.
- There she already is.
- Yes.
- Oliver Deer.
- I want to talk to Birgitte Nyborg.
- The Minister is in session.
- I once took her phone.
"She's going to take this call.
- Unfortunately. Can I handle it?
Greet and say I have a text message
shipped from your phone -
- proving that she knew that
Gamov was one of the owners before the meeting.
Do you understand? TV1 can prove that Nyborg
has broken the Ministerial Accountability Act.
It may cost her the mail,
and it came from your phone.
- Yes, I will let the Minister know.
- Do it.
Tell it goes out at 1pm.
The other party leaders comment.
Maybe she wants to come in
in the 18 news and explain themselves. Not?
I'm going to do that.
- What did Nyborg say?
"She didn't have time.
- I conveyed it to the secretary.
- Is she coming?
- Yes, when she understands the seriousness.
- Then I'll let Narciza know.
- Does Narciza have the 18?
- Uh, yes.
"She wasn't good with Nyborg last time.
- Her agenda no one knew about.
- A presenter must maintain focus.
- Narciza is the host of the 18.
- Put Mikkel on.
- We have a roster, and...
They are nice but if they limit
the quality, it doesn't matter.
I'll take it myself with Narciza.
- Right?
- Yes. She won't be happy.
No, but we have to solve that.
- Malik didn't mind.
- Don't get tattooed on your face.
- Why do we always meet at Hans's?
- It's his office in Ilulissat.
I want to be tattooed in honor of great-grandmother.
She would be proud of me.
You don't remember great-grandmother.
You are 16 years old and do not need to be tattooed!
You don't decide! It doesn't bother you!
Fucking shit!
- You'll have to apologize for that.
- That's perfectly fine.
- Shall we start?
- Yes.
Nyborg has been slashed.
Can she keep her spirits up?
Yes, yes. Now that
she has changed her attitude towards the oil-
- I guess you've made sure,
that no one knocks her over.
Well, we can get started. We have used
ample time to speak for and against.
Now we can talk realities,
schedules, crowns and pennies.
I've made a presentation.
Denmark's annual block grant
is at 3.9 billion.
When oil revenues begin,
we are phasing out the block grant.
Once it is deprecated,
are we financially independent -
- and then accrues
all oil revenues Greenland.
And then accrues
all oil revenues Greenland?
Is it the Greenlandic government
official position?
One thing is,
that you have agreed on the oil—
- but you're part of a coalition.
Your party wants independence, but
The Chairman of the Board of Governors does not want it.
Do we agree on that?
The Chairman of the Cabinet and the whole
Naalakkersuisut supports this.
- Hello, Asger.
- Am I interfering?
- No, I'm on my way to a group meeting.
- I'm in Eliassen's utility room again.
We must change our strategy.
They want it all.
"The chairman of the government is with them.
- That's madness.
We must change gears
a little bit quick here.
- Can you come up here?
- I can't.
Then you invite them to Copenhagen
as equal partners.
You must be on the pitch in the negotiations -
- and then you and I are going to drive
"good cop, bad cop".
- Am I a bad cop?
- No, a bit more "important cop".
- Hello, everyone. I am sorry.
- Fine. We've only just sat down.
- We sat and talked about...
- Me.
It's been a turbulent time
for our line.
I'm the climate minister and you have
made a 180-degree turn.
"That's government policy.
- Because you allowed yourself to be pressured into it.
"We had a vote of no confidence.
- No, you had one.
Where had that left us? I'll go
and then you take over the ministry?
Or I should have withdrawn
out of government and risk an election?
"They're wondering out in the circles.
"I talked to the chairman for hours.
You call the circuit chairman and
get it closed. It is no longer.
We sit here because we believe in something.
Climate is a core area,
and our constituents...
Nadja, as Minister of Climate and Energy
you know-
- that the world's oil consumption is increasing -
- because many countries like to
will live the life we live.
Wait! Greenland decides for itself
over their raw materials.
Jon, we can't stop them from
to exploit the oil -
- whether I stand firm or not -
- so I'm guilty of
to accept the state of things.
I agree.
We do more for the climate -
- by getting Greenland and others to
have the climate in the negotiations.
Well, it's getting a little short today.
Thanks for today.
Yes... we got a lot out of that.
- Narciza? May I lend you?"
- Yes.
- I'm going to move you to the 9:30 p.m.
- Why is that?
Nyborg comes in the 18 and must
not interviewed by the same host.
I interviewed the same one
twice last week.
But Nyborg is in crisis, and we have
a special editorial responsibility.
We have fixed rosters.
We don't change those regardless of the guest.
It didn't go great,
the last time you interviewed her.
Okay. That's what you wanted to say.
What was the problem?
She changed the open screen policy,
and you didn't ask about it.
"She changed the subject all the time.
- You ensure that the line is kept.
You talked about Greenland's independence.
You gave her that interview!"
Tonight is a very special night.
Nyborg may have to leave the post.
It's better she gets a host, she
haven't just been driving around the ring.
If this was a football game:
You didn't score. We'll try another one.
I didn't score?
What if I won't accept it?
- I beg you as your boss...
- No, you're jerking me.
- Due to alleged incompetence.
- Do we need to take it...? Finely.
That's my decision.
Now we can't discuss it anymore.
We never text that kind of thing!
You only take things like that on the phone.
This is not an optimal situation.
It's the diplomatic language of disaster.
I can get fired. That kind of mistake
you don't do that at the State Department.
With high school, I've spent
half the life to get here.
I've been to summer school
at university.
I was No. 1, as I guess you were.
I was No. 2.
- And then it's a text message...
"I'll get the minister.
Pull yourself right along.
Birgitte, I'm unhappy...
You are still Minister Secretary,
and I'm still a minister.
Send an email reply to TV1: "The Minister
don't want to comment."
"She has already accounted for
the matter, which a majority agrees with."
You and I need to look at the distribution
of potential oil revenues.
So, Oliver, it's politics.
It's fast. On, right?
Jens Jakob,
I'll give you a minister who's lying.
There's evidence and you cough up with,
that she's got a nose?
- Yes, fine... Talk.
- Now what?
Is there even an opposition?
The Lib Dems will not take up the matter,
for now there is a majority for the oil.
Nyborg would not comment.
She's not coming.
- You haven't seen the mail?
- No.
"The minister does not wish to comment."
"She has set out the matter,
which a majority agrees with."
- That's a problem.
- That's what I'm saying.
It's an extremely dangerous trend.
The political game is what it is -
- but that a minister replies by mail,
that she won't speak out...!
- Damn it!
- No, it's not going.
We are investigating,
how often ministers respond to mail -
- versus 10-15 years ago.
My guess is: much more.
It was not widespread during Nyborg.
In Kragh's government, that's the rule.
- A huge democratic problem!
- That's.
If the opposition will not
speak out, the government might.
I'll call Nyborg's boss...
and says exactly that. It's Friis.
Dav, Niels Erik. Do you have two minutes?
Here's the 13 news. TV1 has
a text message correspondence showing -
- that Nyborg knew that the owner
of the oil company was Mikhail Gamov -
- although she soon after rejected it
to the Foreign Policy Board.
- It did look different before.
"The Chinese want a meeting.
- What is this about?
- I'll call.
- TV1 has broken the news about you.
- Yes, just like I said.
They've got one outraged comment.
from the Joint Collection.
Get yourself a press advisor,
before it's too late.
I have emailed the Prime Minister: "You
probably saw the story of me."
"I've spoken to the opposition.
They're not going to reopen the 'case.'"
"All is well. Kh Birgitte."
- Just go in.
- Thanks.
I've always looked up to you a lot.
You were my biggest idol.
When you presented
your first government, I thought:
"She's doing it right.
That's how I want to be, too."
But when TV1 tells you that you have
emailed that you will not comment -
- I get worried about,
what for a signal the government sends.
It sends that signal,
its boss thinks it should send.
You would like to see more written answers
to control communication.
Not to an extent,
so we appear undemocratic.
Undemocratic?
What, then, do you call your attempt at -
- to give Laugesen a key position;
outside the government? Your close friend.
It didn't come to anything,
and my friendship with Laugesen is over.
Did the press make sure of that? Then.
"My secretary of state did.
- So this is thanks for last?
There is no need to comment
more. The Chamber trusts me.
A minister should also worry about
the trust of others. The people's and mine.
I would ask you to take
in the news tonight and explain to you.
Without Nyborg, the feature will be short.
A killer drills for oil!
Isn't that a good story?
- Well, Nyborg is coming anyway.
- Cool.
Full package. Then he succeeded.
I have to say it's strange
to take over Narciza's broadcast.
Okay, but that's my decision.
It suits us that the same host does not
interviews the Minister on the same matter.
- I understand that...
- Sorry. Lone Jakobsen from HR.
We are preparing the main story
to the 18 news. Can it wait?
That's what I want to talk
with you about. And maybe not right here.
We go into the kitchen. See you in a bit.
I have spoken to Narciza, who according to
the roster is hosted on the 18 -
- but you don't find her competent
to take a specific interview.
- Is that correct?
- Yes, but that's Narciza's interpretation.
She has gone to the Union of Journalists,
so we need to create a case.
It's a complete overreaction.
I've swapped around two hosts.
But I've heard what you've said.
Now I have to get on with my broadcast.
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do you continue to have confidence in Nyborg -
- after the information,
TV1 has broken today?
I have confidence in all the Ministers.
She will speak to the press later.
She'll get the case closed,
so that we can finally have peace of mind.
We haven't gotten a comment
from Nyborg -
- but we've caught
Vice Chairman Jon Berthelsen.
What do you say to,
that there is tangible evidence of-
- that Nyborg has concealed
important information?
- I can't comment on that.
- No comment, Jon.
You're the attorney general. I guess it should
have consequences for Nyborg?
We have a crucial legal principle of—
- that one is innocent,
until proven otherwise.
No comments.
If she may resign,
So do you take over the chairmanship?
A party's deputy leader is prepared to
to take over if the chairman resigns.
Well, so you are?
I am shocked to learn,
that someone like Gamov...
Not shocked. For someone like... Yes?
I have called the Permanent Secretary
in the Government of Denmark to get them here.
- Have we heard from the U.S. ambassador?
"He can't come.
It was incredible!
Even when you call?
They know you want the U.S.
to help you explain -
- that they asked you to withhold
the information about Gamov.
They don't reveal their politics
to help a Danish minister.
TV1 asks you to come half an hour before.
The Chinese are again asking for a meeting.
I don't want to meet the Chinese
ambassador, but the American.
- Thanks. Shall we get you some food?"
- I'm not hungry.
What do you say in the news?
It's ridiculous to send me on TV,
when I don't have a majority against me.
I'll get that if I defend
a deal with a criminal Russian.
- What do you think I should say, huh?
"I run this ministry.
Get yourself an advisor or a,
you can speak to in that tone.
- Want a cup of coffee?
- No, otherwise thanks.
- But thanks for taking the time.
- Of course.
Just to get the case closed. You were
one of the last to see Malik alive.
Yes. He drove me to the drilling site
once -
- and then we hung out together a bit afterwards.
- Did you notice anything in particular?
- No. He seemed like a nice guy.
He missed the Navy. He met
with one of his old colleagues.
- Did he seem upset? Depressive?
- No.
Maybe a little... struck by life.
He said he had more luck
with the ladies in the old days.
And then I think he smoked a little joints.
once in a while.
That makes sense.
Then we can close it here.
- What makes sense?
"He was kicked out of the Navy.
The marriage had broken down.
He spent too much money.
Then he couldn't figure it out.
eventually.
Suicide. Too many
young men choose that way out.
Greenland has the highest
suicide rate in the world.
It's tragic.
Hello, Tanja.
My mom and dad are idiots. It's
100 years ago, Malik was in the Navy.
"He didn't look like that at all.
- That's who parents are.
That's who Malik was.
Nice picture.
It is unbearable that such a sweet
young man kills himself.
It is typical of you Danes
to say such a thing.
"Greenlanders commit suicide and drink."
- What if it wasn't suicide?
- Sorry.
- Malik would never do that.
- Sorry.
Don't touch me.
Just go.
- You're getting cold.
- Go!
Can't you just go now?"
You have nothing to do here.
Go with you!
I didn't mean it that way.
Go with you!
We have called Maria Lottrup,
political editor at Jyllands-Posten.
Should Nyborg look around
after another job?
Unless she can pull
a big rabbit out of the hat -
- a top politician cannot survive
such a case -
- when there is evidence that she has
lied to an important committee—
- and thus the Danish Parliament
and ultimately the people of Denmark.
Wait a minute!
I am sorry. Give me two seconds.
I've talked to the Chinese.
Take a quick meeting with the ambassador.
- What is this about?
- The current political situation.
We never hear that from the Chinese.
The ambassador will be here in five minutes.
What a surprise.
- I apologize for the rush.
- It doesn't matter.
I have information,
which you should know about—
- before you line up in the news.
- This is about Greenland.
- About Greenland?
Urgent convene Foreign Policy Board.
- Let's say 4:45 p.m.
- I have it.
Oliver, ask TV1 to put
the feature with me last.
I can make it to 6:20 p.m. Thank you.
You need to inform the Prime Minister's Office.
There is crucial news in the oil case.
It doesn't look like you like that
to troop up at such short notice.
There is cold air between our ministers.
Because your minister communicates
confidential information to the press.
We are about to make up for that.
It's getting really cold
in Greenland. You won't be happy.
Shut up, a rush.
- Thanks for meeting.
- Did we have any choice?
- May I speak to you?
- Yes.
Your mantra: Hold on. She is
world champion in shifting focus.
It's not about foreign policy.
She has broken the law.
"She has a majority behind her.
- She is Birgitte Nyborg.
It is incompatible with her image
to be a politician who lies.
Hello, Narciza.
Didn't the two of us have a deal?
I don't know. That's my broadcast.
Mikkel just needs to know,
that there are "no hard feelings".
Thank you.
It's sweet of you
to support your colleague.
It looks like a demonstration,
which makes Mikkel nervous.
- It's uncollegial.
- You're removing me. Am I uncollegial?
"We'll be running in a minute and a half.
- Let him concentrate. Shall we?
Hold on, hold on, hold on!
TV1 has documented that Gamov is
owner of the oil company in Greenland.
Gamov has ties to the president
and is connected-
- with an assassination
on opposition leader Oleg Kutozov.
Gamov is on his way in
on the EU sanctions list -
- suspected of money laundering;
for the Russian mafia.
In the board, you were asked if
Gamov was involved in the oil company.
You answered no, but TV1 can reveal,
that you knew Gamov is a co-owner -
- and sought information about him.
Is that correct?
Only partially. When we're up in it
class of international groups -
- is it complicated to clarify
something as simple as ownership.
- I guess the name is in the contract.
- No.
You have to go through a lot of companies,
before it can be linked to Gamov.
At the meeting, I didn't have an overview
over the ownership group, and therefore...
Do you deny that Gamov is a co-owner?
Yes, I do.
He and the other Russians have become
bought out by a Chinese private equity firm.
- China? Now shut up.
- But now you're holding on, Mikkel.
Then why didn't you say,
that he had been a co-owner?
I wouldn't contribute
to suspicion and fear.
Just look at your own feature. As
news media, you focus on the drama.
A sinister Russian,
that may liquidate critics.
Good story. That's your job.
My job is to contribute
to a true story.
We were in the ties of clarifying
ownership, so I kept quiet.
But you sit across from your colleagues
in the Foreign Policy Committee.
Couldn't they have handled
Information? The meetings are secret.
No more than that you will discuss here
details from a confidential meeting.
I couldn't believe anything other than that
would escape. Or what do you say?
It's probably more of a question
to the Foreign Policy Board.
Oh, how annoying she is!
You had a couple in Russians. She had
a couple in Chinese. It's better.
Long day.
Yes.
Bowl!
- What do we celebrate?
- That you are still employed.
- Would you have fired me?
- No.
You can become a good ministerial secretary.
You want to show the world by that today.
You run fast, but you can run
Stronger. Victoria couldn't.
- I can learn a lot from you.
- And I of you.
I don't think so.
It should just be
to tie a proper tie knot.
- What's wrong with my tie?
- It's too broad.
It is too loose and too wide,
and then it's kind of grandfather-like.
- What is it then?
- A windsor knot. Quite tight.
Sometimes a four-in-hand, too.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
No one cares about my tie.
I could have a tank pass knot,
and no one would notice.
Shall we bet? 500 kr. On Monday
I have a really ugly tie.
- No one notices.
Yes they do. 500 kr.
Magnus?
- Mueslibar?
- No thanks. They taste like sawdust.
- Take Hans Eliassen and the Landsstyret.
- Why?
Should I? I'll show you.
There he is. Such.
- The U.S. Ambassador will meet.
"Now he wants to talk to me?
You told the whole world,
that China drills in Greenland.
CNN, Washington Post and
The Guardian has taken up the story.
The 2 has found out that your son
helped hijack the animal transport.
I'll send you a link.
It's not a huge story.
Should we push the negotiations?
No! He'll have to fix that himself.
- Now I'm at work.
- Birgitte, take care of your tone.
I know.
Can the three of us agree that if you tag,
that I... then you give me a hint?
- Agreement.
- Thanks.
- Shut up, what an ugly tie it is.
- That's wildly ugly.
No one notices.
You owe me 500. Mobilepay me.
Rasmus, by the way...
That tie doesn't go.
Hello. Asger. Good to meet you.
- Was it a good flight?
- Yes, it was.
- All right?
- Yes.
The International Press
interests in China.
So does the Greenlandic.
My Permanent Secretary.
- Emmy Rasmussen.
- Cozy. Oh, how fine it is.
- Thanks.
- Shall we sit?
- A sandwich?
- No thanks.
- You don't have to.
- Fine.
I'm glad you could come.
Section 10 of the Self-Government Act says -
- to be negotiated;
between Greenland and Denmark -
- on the distribution of revenue;
from raw materials in Greenland. Wait.
Your starting point is that when
we have phased out the block grant -
- then the oil money goes to Greenland.
Now I don't want to simplify anything,
but we must distribute a cake -
- and you say, Hans,
that you want the whole cake.
That's because it's our cake.
Maybe we'll see how big that cake is.
A positive estimate based
on current oil prices reads -
- of just about 2000 billion.
- A big cake.
- It's not the proceeds.
That's the value of the whole field.
80% goes to the oil company.
Not quite right.
The company's share decreases when their
first investment gets paid off.
He talks about clause 17
in the extraction permit.
Even a conservative estimate
gives you 1000 billion.
The same as the current
block grants for 250 years.
Or like giving each
living Greenlander 17.8 million.
That money is going to fund
our independence.
What then, when the oil runs out,
and the whole world is driving electric cars?
In 2009, they chose to negotiate because
You weren't ready to cut the ribbon.
- We are now.
- Yes, your party.
Independence is not
your government's policy.
Voices in Greenland believe that
Denmark has treated you badly -
- but some MPs are
Disagree. I represent them, too.
We do not ask for permission to
to move away from home. We've moved.
Show that you think we can fend for ourselves.
But you can't. What would
happen if we pulled out tomorrow?"
Most of your public
management is provided by Denmark.
- You keep us in dependence.
- Wow!
Need I mention
your political scandals?
Malfeasance. Nepotism. Corruption.
We'll get the hang of it.
We should not use Danish solutions.
Finely. We'll Talk When You're In Control
on the suicide rate -
- the abuse of alcohol and sexual abuse.
Today it's all about oil.
Let's stay focused.
Do you know who I dance with
on your behalf? USA, Russia, China.
"We don't have problems with China.
- Because you're naïve!
You are the size of Western Europe,
and you have fewer inhabitants than Vejle.
What would you like? To become
an independent Arctic Bahrain?
You're going to be a toss-up between the U.S.
and China. They eat you alive!
- Regardless of whether you are an indigenous people.
- We have self-government!
Due to a law passed
of Parliament... which can be redone.
That's completely unacceptable!
Reach! I'm just trying to bid Greenland
welcome to the real world.
- Right there you might have been a little...
- Clearly. It's something else.
This is going to be a thing.
So you need
a personal advisor. Thanks?
If I can get my minister to
to say sorry, what does yours say then?
Not sorry.
That which was off the slice.
Yes.
Yes.
- But what you guys are coming up with...
- Stop it there.
Don't drive
some official of on me.
- Should we find some food?
- Neither should you.
Okay.
I just think,
the possibilities narrow down a bit.
I really like you.
Do you know what you could learn from us?
To postpone his needs.
And do without.
- We're pretty good at that.
- Hey.
Then Nyborg changed policy when
the government chose to exploit the oil.
This has led to disagreement within the group.
and among the rank and file party members.
Now seasoned circuit chairmen express
dissatisfaction with Nyborg's line.
One of them is you, Agnete Brix, member
of New Democrats from the beginning.
What's wrong with Nyborg's line?
The special thing about her was that she didn't
lost touch with voters.
But it says her latest
statements in stark contrast to.
No individual is bigger
than the party.
If the President expresses opinions,
which is not the party's-
- should the president see himself
deep in the eyes.
- I guess I'm not popular.
- No. I like you.
What are you going to do now, Asger?
Home and prepare for tomorrow.
Fires must be extinguished.
I need to talk to you
on a new negotiating mandate.
And I haven't eaten anything
except for this apple halo.
Can't you go with me out to eat?"
- Yes. So just you and me?
- Yes, and something to eat.
Just promise me that we won't
talking about all the gibberish in my party.
Narciza? Well run.
- Well run?
- Yes, fine broadcast.
Super nice live interview
with the Circuit Chairman. Sharp.
You've stayed here to praise
an average interview -
- with a circuit chairman from Holstebro?
I want to say sorry.
- Okay.
- And suggest we move on.
- That wasn't okay.
- You have a right to think so.
"But at the end of the day, I'm the boss.
- And that's it?
That's the way it is.
Yes... That's the way it is.
- So we're on?
- Perfect.
Of course they get Agnete Brix to
to talk about my lack of folksiness.
Not, but...
Well, it got damn legs to walk on.
Everyone in the party knows she's had
a crush on Jon for years.
- Jon? Isn't he...?
- Yes. Why is she pointing at Jon?
- Where does he line up?
- Holstebro.
- Do you think he's challenging you?
- Jon? No.
I created him as a politician.
No, he doesn't have those ambitions.
Jon is such a nice boy.
Family man with two 12th century girls.
Lives in a climate-friendly house with Brian.
And then you can't be a party leader?
You have to be ready to make tough decisions
choice to stay in this job.
That I became Prime Minister cost
me my marriage and my family.
Would you have done it all over again,
if you had known the consequences?
Yes.
- Is it easier to be alone?
- Of course it is.
You can't say that, but it's clear.
Someone like us never gets
a normal life, right?
We come home late, stand for
early up and let down those we love.
Some are just made to work
and love it more than anything.
Wouldn't you rather vote for one,
who toils, than one who goes at 4 p.m.?
Yes, but it's also kind of sad.
That's who we are!
Not? I think you're like that too.
- May I take your plates?
- Yes.
- Sorry. You haven't started at all.
- Just take it.
It was super delicious.
- What did we come from?
- Her my boss there.
She bombed her relationship with Greenland
back to colonial times today.
So I have a diplomatic task,
when I'm going to meet with Hans at 8 a.m.
- to review
the 74-page concession agreement -
- which I'm going to pass by the Ministry
and pick up before, so...
Home and at work!
I'm just waiting for the bill.
"It was really nice.
" See you tomorrow.
Hello.
- There you go.
- Done? I'll just see.
Did you know,
that people on the internet are insane?
And they can't spell either.
Hey!
We cannot fail
to mention Birgitte Nyborg.
It's been a rollercoaster ride
for the government.
- How are New Democrats doing?
- The mood is extremely strained.
Within a few days, there will be almost
put a vote of no confidence against Nyborg.
Then she turns 180 degrees on the climate
without having his hinterland with it.
- Can she fix it?
"She should have resigned.
Then she had time for her activist son,
which is out in some dirt.
She was saved by his
explanation of the Chinese -
- but has suffered a serious loss of prestige.
You sound like
the only honorable thing is to resign.
Too many resign prematurely,
because they have said something wrong.
It's ridiculous.
You have to stay and fight.
I don't pay taxes,
for the Minister to resign prematurely.
It's the damn first time that you
defender Nyborg, Michael Laugesen.
"We do want credible politicians.
- It's just something you say.
We want politicians with us
a great fighting and survivability.
One must be a predator for
to be able to stay at the top of politics.
Who do we respect?
Those who lie down in the ring
and has bled-
- but rises and fights on
in the next round.
For the real political leaders
it's a battle from first to last.
And that's the struggle for power.
We are afraid and abusive,
when we talk about power.
A politician must then go for power,
for she has something she believes in.
And so I would say without having
the slightest bad taste in the mouth -
- that for some of us
power is more important than the matter.
It's Laugesen.
It's Birgitte Nyborg.
Would you like to meet with me?"
Texts: Helle Schou Kristiansen
English video text
They request access to documents.
Her ministerial secretary sent it,
before she denied knowledge of Gamov.
We can overthrow Birgitte Nyborg.
"The truck was driven by your son.
- What were you thinking of?
- I can't protect you.
- I don't want that.
Fossil fuels are indefensible.
Last I checked,
we decided for ourselves over the raw materials.
Prioritises the Chairman of the Executive Committee
climate -
- or does Hans outmaneuver her?
You know something.
Yes. Therefore, the two of us cannot continue.
"I need to talk to my husband.
- Yes.
We live in a world that is dependent
of oil for 30-40 years yet.
She's changing politics!
- She needs to be held up on that!
- I'm an editor!
Not good enough!
You are now an advocate
for fossil fuels.
Probably very well, the two of us not
spending a lot of time together.
Pia, Torben, shall we?
Just close the door after you.
We have to keep the plan. We break
the story on all platforms at 1 p.m.
- Run through the day.
- Benjamin lines up the party leaders.
We show them the text message. After all, she has lied
for the Foreign Policy Board.
We put the reactions online,
and in the 18 we invite Nyborg in.
Give us five minutes.
- Nyborg can't bail himself out.
- How will she get out of it?
- Should I call?
- I'll take that king call.
With my relation to Birgitte gives
it mostly makes sense that I do.
We have said goodbye to Victoria,
so Nina is the new ministerial secretary.
I've been looking forward to it.
Regitze from law...
I have.
We need to talk about Jon Berthelsen first.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
- You're not so crazy about the new one?
"Jon has asked for a crisis meeting.
- Why?
- About your shift in attitude to the oil.
- I haven't changed my mind.
- Those are their word.
Their version is not a truth.
Write I'd like to discuss -
- that Greenlanders now insist on
to utilize the oil.
Then we have Katrine Fønsmark.
The news will bring it too.
Let her wait. When she calls,
you say, I'm sitting in the meeting.
- There she already is.
- Yes.
- Oliver Deer.
- I want to talk to Birgitte Nyborg.
- The Minister is in session.
- I once took her phone.
"She's going to take this call.
- Unfortunately. Can I handle it?
Greet and say I have a text message
shipped from your phone -
- proving that she knew that
Gamov was one of the owners before the meeting.
Do you understand? TV1 can prove that Nyborg
has broken the Ministerial Accountability Act.
It may cost her the mail,
and it came from your phone.
- Yes, I will let the Minister know.
- Do it.
Tell it goes out at 1pm.
The other party leaders comment.
Maybe she wants to come in
in the 18 news and explain themselves. Not?
I'm going to do that.
- What did Nyborg say?
"She didn't have time.
- I conveyed it to the secretary.
- Is she coming?
- Yes, when she understands the seriousness.
- Then I'll let Narciza know.
- Does Narciza have the 18?
- Uh, yes.
"She wasn't good with Nyborg last time.
- Her agenda no one knew about.
- A presenter must maintain focus.
- Narciza is the host of the 18.
- Put Mikkel on.
- We have a roster, and...
They are nice but if they limit
the quality, it doesn't matter.
I'll take it myself with Narciza.
- Right?
- Yes. She won't be happy.
No, but we have to solve that.
- Malik didn't mind.
- Don't get tattooed on your face.
- Why do we always meet at Hans's?
- It's his office in Ilulissat.
I want to be tattooed in honor of great-grandmother.
She would be proud of me.
You don't remember great-grandmother.
You are 16 years old and do not need to be tattooed!
You don't decide! It doesn't bother you!
Fucking shit!
- You'll have to apologize for that.
- That's perfectly fine.
- Shall we start?
- Yes.
Nyborg has been slashed.
Can she keep her spirits up?
Yes, yes. Now that
she has changed her attitude towards the oil-
- I guess you've made sure,
that no one knocks her over.
Well, we can get started. We have used
ample time to speak for and against.
Now we can talk realities,
schedules, crowns and pennies.
I've made a presentation.
Denmark's annual block grant
is at 3.9 billion.
When oil revenues begin,
we are phasing out the block grant.
Once it is deprecated,
are we financially independent -
- and then accrues
all oil revenues Greenland.
And then accrues
all oil revenues Greenland?
Is it the Greenlandic government
official position?
One thing is,
that you have agreed on the oil—
- but you're part of a coalition.
Your party wants independence, but
The Chairman of the Board of Governors does not want it.
Do we agree on that?
The Chairman of the Cabinet and the whole
Naalakkersuisut supports this.
- Hello, Asger.
- Am I interfering?
- No, I'm on my way to a group meeting.
- I'm in Eliassen's utility room again.
We must change our strategy.
They want it all.
"The chairman of the government is with them.
- That's madness.
We must change gears
a little bit quick here.
- Can you come up here?
- I can't.
Then you invite them to Copenhagen
as equal partners.
You must be on the pitch in the negotiations -
- and then you and I are going to drive
"good cop, bad cop".
- Am I a bad cop?
- No, a bit more "important cop".
- Hello, everyone. I am sorry.
- Fine. We've only just sat down.
- We sat and talked about...
- Me.
It's been a turbulent time
for our line.
I'm the climate minister and you have
made a 180-degree turn.
"That's government policy.
- Because you allowed yourself to be pressured into it.
"We had a vote of no confidence.
- No, you had one.
Where had that left us? I'll go
and then you take over the ministry?
Or I should have withdrawn
out of government and risk an election?
"They're wondering out in the circles.
"I talked to the chairman for hours.
You call the circuit chairman and
get it closed. It is no longer.
We sit here because we believe in something.
Climate is a core area,
and our constituents...
Nadja, as Minister of Climate and Energy
you know-
- that the world's oil consumption is increasing -
- because many countries like to
will live the life we live.
Wait! Greenland decides for itself
over their raw materials.
Jon, we can't stop them from
to exploit the oil -
- whether I stand firm or not -
- so I'm guilty of
to accept the state of things.
I agree.
We do more for the climate -
- by getting Greenland and others to
have the climate in the negotiations.
Well, it's getting a little short today.
Thanks for today.
Yes... we got a lot out of that.
- Narciza? May I lend you?"
- Yes.
- I'm going to move you to the 9:30 p.m.
- Why is that?
Nyborg comes in the 18 and must
not interviewed by the same host.
I interviewed the same one
twice last week.
But Nyborg is in crisis, and we have
a special editorial responsibility.
We have fixed rosters.
We don't change those regardless of the guest.
It didn't go great,
the last time you interviewed her.
Okay. That's what you wanted to say.
What was the problem?
She changed the open screen policy,
and you didn't ask about it.
"She changed the subject all the time.
- You ensure that the line is kept.
You talked about Greenland's independence.
You gave her that interview!"
Tonight is a very special night.
Nyborg may have to leave the post.
It's better she gets a host, she
haven't just been driving around the ring.
If this was a football game:
You didn't score. We'll try another one.
I didn't score?
What if I won't accept it?
- I beg you as your boss...
- No, you're jerking me.
- Due to alleged incompetence.
- Do we need to take it...? Finely.
That's my decision.
Now we can't discuss it anymore.
We never text that kind of thing!
You only take things like that on the phone.
This is not an optimal situation.
It's the diplomatic language of disaster.
I can get fired. That kind of mistake
you don't do that at the State Department.
With high school, I've spent
half the life to get here.
I've been to summer school
at university.
I was No. 1, as I guess you were.
I was No. 2.
- And then it's a text message...
"I'll get the minister.
Pull yourself right along.
Birgitte, I'm unhappy...
You are still Minister Secretary,
and I'm still a minister.
Send an email reply to TV1: "The Minister
don't want to comment."
"She has already accounted for
the matter, which a majority agrees with."
You and I need to look at the distribution
of potential oil revenues.
So, Oliver, it's politics.
It's fast. On, right?
Jens Jakob,
I'll give you a minister who's lying.
There's evidence and you cough up with,
that she's got a nose?
- Yes, fine... Talk.
- Now what?
Is there even an opposition?
The Lib Dems will not take up the matter,
for now there is a majority for the oil.
Nyborg would not comment.
She's not coming.
- You haven't seen the mail?
- No.
"The minister does not wish to comment."
"She has set out the matter,
which a majority agrees with."
- That's a problem.
- That's what I'm saying.
It's an extremely dangerous trend.
The political game is what it is -
- but that a minister replies by mail,
that she won't speak out...!
- Damn it!
- No, it's not going.
We are investigating,
how often ministers respond to mail -
- versus 10-15 years ago.
My guess is: much more.
It was not widespread during Nyborg.
In Kragh's government, that's the rule.
- A huge democratic problem!
- That's.
If the opposition will not
speak out, the government might.
I'll call Nyborg's boss...
and says exactly that. It's Friis.
Dav, Niels Erik. Do you have two minutes?
Here's the 13 news. TV1 has
a text message correspondence showing -
- that Nyborg knew that the owner
of the oil company was Mikhail Gamov -
- although she soon after rejected it
to the Foreign Policy Board.
- It did look different before.
"The Chinese want a meeting.
- What is this about?
- I'll call.
- TV1 has broken the news about you.
- Yes, just like I said.
They've got one outraged comment.
from the Joint Collection.
Get yourself a press advisor,
before it's too late.
I have emailed the Prime Minister: "You
probably saw the story of me."
"I've spoken to the opposition.
They're not going to reopen the 'case.'"
"All is well. Kh Birgitte."
- Just go in.
- Thanks.
I've always looked up to you a lot.
You were my biggest idol.
When you presented
your first government, I thought:
"She's doing it right.
That's how I want to be, too."
But when TV1 tells you that you have
emailed that you will not comment -
- I get worried about,
what for a signal the government sends.
It sends that signal,
its boss thinks it should send.
You would like to see more written answers
to control communication.
Not to an extent,
so we appear undemocratic.
Undemocratic?
What, then, do you call your attempt at -
- to give Laugesen a key position;
outside the government? Your close friend.
It didn't come to anything,
and my friendship with Laugesen is over.
Did the press make sure of that? Then.
"My secretary of state did.
- So this is thanks for last?
There is no need to comment
more. The Chamber trusts me.
A minister should also worry about
the trust of others. The people's and mine.
I would ask you to take
in the news tonight and explain to you.
Without Nyborg, the feature will be short.
A killer drills for oil!
Isn't that a good story?
- Well, Nyborg is coming anyway.
- Cool.
Full package. Then he succeeded.
I have to say it's strange
to take over Narciza's broadcast.
Okay, but that's my decision.
It suits us that the same host does not
interviews the Minister on the same matter.
- I understand that...
- Sorry. Lone Jakobsen from HR.
We are preparing the main story
to the 18 news. Can it wait?
That's what I want to talk
with you about. And maybe not right here.
We go into the kitchen. See you in a bit.
I have spoken to Narciza, who according to
the roster is hosted on the 18 -
- but you don't find her competent
to take a specific interview.
- Is that correct?
- Yes, but that's Narciza's interpretation.
She has gone to the Union of Journalists,
so we need to create a case.
It's a complete overreaction.
I've swapped around two hosts.
But I've heard what you've said.
Now I have to get on with my broadcast.
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do you continue to have confidence in Nyborg -
- after the information,
TV1 has broken today?
I have confidence in all the Ministers.
She will speak to the press later.
She'll get the case closed,
so that we can finally have peace of mind.
We haven't gotten a comment
from Nyborg -
- but we've caught
Vice Chairman Jon Berthelsen.
What do you say to,
that there is tangible evidence of-
- that Nyborg has concealed
important information?
- I can't comment on that.
- No comment, Jon.
You're the attorney general. I guess it should
have consequences for Nyborg?
We have a crucial legal principle of—
- that one is innocent,
until proven otherwise.
No comments.
If she may resign,
So do you take over the chairmanship?
A party's deputy leader is prepared to
to take over if the chairman resigns.
Well, so you are?
I am shocked to learn,
that someone like Gamov...
Not shocked. For someone like... Yes?
I have called the Permanent Secretary
in the Government of Denmark to get them here.
- Have we heard from the U.S. ambassador?
"He can't come.
It was incredible!
Even when you call?
They know you want the U.S.
to help you explain -
- that they asked you to withhold
the information about Gamov.
They don't reveal their politics
to help a Danish minister.
TV1 asks you to come half an hour before.
The Chinese are again asking for a meeting.
I don't want to meet the Chinese
ambassador, but the American.
- Thanks. Shall we get you some food?"
- I'm not hungry.
What do you say in the news?
It's ridiculous to send me on TV,
when I don't have a majority against me.
I'll get that if I defend
a deal with a criminal Russian.
- What do you think I should say, huh?
"I run this ministry.
Get yourself an advisor or a,
you can speak to in that tone.
- Want a cup of coffee?
- No, otherwise thanks.
- But thanks for taking the time.
- Of course.
Just to get the case closed. You were
one of the last to see Malik alive.
Yes. He drove me to the drilling site
once -
- and then we hung out together a bit afterwards.
- Did you notice anything in particular?
- No. He seemed like a nice guy.
He missed the Navy. He met
with one of his old colleagues.
- Did he seem upset? Depressive?
- No.
Maybe a little... struck by life.
He said he had more luck
with the ladies in the old days.
And then I think he smoked a little joints.
once in a while.
That makes sense.
Then we can close it here.
- What makes sense?
"He was kicked out of the Navy.
The marriage had broken down.
He spent too much money.
Then he couldn't figure it out.
eventually.
Suicide. Too many
young men choose that way out.
Greenland has the highest
suicide rate in the world.
It's tragic.
Hello, Tanja.
My mom and dad are idiots. It's
100 years ago, Malik was in the Navy.
"He didn't look like that at all.
- That's who parents are.
That's who Malik was.
Nice picture.
It is unbearable that such a sweet
young man kills himself.
It is typical of you Danes
to say such a thing.
"Greenlanders commit suicide and drink."
- What if it wasn't suicide?
- Sorry.
- Malik would never do that.
- Sorry.
Don't touch me.
Just go.
- You're getting cold.
- Go!
Can't you just go now?"
You have nothing to do here.
Go with you!
I didn't mean it that way.
Go with you!
We have called Maria Lottrup,
political editor at Jyllands-Posten.
Should Nyborg look around
after another job?
Unless she can pull
a big rabbit out of the hat -
- a top politician cannot survive
such a case -
- when there is evidence that she has
lied to an important committee—
- and thus the Danish Parliament
and ultimately the people of Denmark.
Wait a minute!
I am sorry. Give me two seconds.
I've talked to the Chinese.
Take a quick meeting with the ambassador.
- What is this about?
- The current political situation.
We never hear that from the Chinese.
The ambassador will be here in five minutes.
What a surprise.
- I apologize for the rush.
- It doesn't matter.
I have information,
which you should know about—
- before you line up in the news.
- This is about Greenland.
- About Greenland?
Urgent convene Foreign Policy Board.
- Let's say 4:45 p.m.
- I have it.
Oliver, ask TV1 to put
the feature with me last.
I can make it to 6:20 p.m. Thank you.
You need to inform the Prime Minister's Office.
There is crucial news in the oil case.
It doesn't look like you like that
to troop up at such short notice.
There is cold air between our ministers.
Because your minister communicates
confidential information to the press.
We are about to make up for that.
It's getting really cold
in Greenland. You won't be happy.
Shut up, a rush.
- Thanks for meeting.
- Did we have any choice?
- May I speak to you?
- Yes.
Your mantra: Hold on. She is
world champion in shifting focus.
It's not about foreign policy.
She has broken the law.
"She has a majority behind her.
- She is Birgitte Nyborg.
It is incompatible with her image
to be a politician who lies.
Hello, Narciza.
Didn't the two of us have a deal?
I don't know. That's my broadcast.
Mikkel just needs to know,
that there are "no hard feelings".
Thank you.
It's sweet of you
to support your colleague.
It looks like a demonstration,
which makes Mikkel nervous.
- It's uncollegial.
- You're removing me. Am I uncollegial?
"We'll be running in a minute and a half.
- Let him concentrate. Shall we?
Hold on, hold on, hold on!
TV1 has documented that Gamov is
owner of the oil company in Greenland.
Gamov has ties to the president
and is connected-
- with an assassination
on opposition leader Oleg Kutozov.
Gamov is on his way in
on the EU sanctions list -
- suspected of money laundering;
for the Russian mafia.
In the board, you were asked if
Gamov was involved in the oil company.
You answered no, but TV1 can reveal,
that you knew Gamov is a co-owner -
- and sought information about him.
Is that correct?
Only partially. When we're up in it
class of international groups -
- is it complicated to clarify
something as simple as ownership.
- I guess the name is in the contract.
- No.
You have to go through a lot of companies,
before it can be linked to Gamov.
At the meeting, I didn't have an overview
over the ownership group, and therefore...
Do you deny that Gamov is a co-owner?
Yes, I do.
He and the other Russians have become
bought out by a Chinese private equity firm.
- China? Now shut up.
- But now you're holding on, Mikkel.
Then why didn't you say,
that he had been a co-owner?
I wouldn't contribute
to suspicion and fear.
Just look at your own feature. As
news media, you focus on the drama.
A sinister Russian,
that may liquidate critics.
Good story. That's your job.
My job is to contribute
to a true story.
We were in the ties of clarifying
ownership, so I kept quiet.
But you sit across from your colleagues
in the Foreign Policy Committee.
Couldn't they have handled
Information? The meetings are secret.
No more than that you will discuss here
details from a confidential meeting.
I couldn't believe anything other than that
would escape. Or what do you say?
It's probably more of a question
to the Foreign Policy Board.
Oh, how annoying she is!
You had a couple in Russians. She had
a couple in Chinese. It's better.
Long day.
Yes.
Bowl!
- What do we celebrate?
- That you are still employed.
- Would you have fired me?
- No.
You can become a good ministerial secretary.
You want to show the world by that today.
You run fast, but you can run
Stronger. Victoria couldn't.
- I can learn a lot from you.
- And I of you.
I don't think so.
It should just be
to tie a proper tie knot.
- What's wrong with my tie?
- It's too broad.
It is too loose and too wide,
and then it's kind of grandfather-like.
- What is it then?
- A windsor knot. Quite tight.
Sometimes a four-in-hand, too.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
No one cares about my tie.
I could have a tank pass knot,
and no one would notice.
Shall we bet? 500 kr. On Monday
I have a really ugly tie.
- No one notices.
Yes they do. 500 kr.
Magnus?
- Mueslibar?
- No thanks. They taste like sawdust.
- Take Hans Eliassen and the Landsstyret.
- Why?
Should I? I'll show you.
There he is. Such.
- The U.S. Ambassador will meet.
"Now he wants to talk to me?
You told the whole world,
that China drills in Greenland.
CNN, Washington Post and
The Guardian has taken up the story.
The 2 has found out that your son
helped hijack the animal transport.
I'll send you a link.
It's not a huge story.
Should we push the negotiations?
No! He'll have to fix that himself.
- Now I'm at work.
- Birgitte, take care of your tone.
I know.
Can the three of us agree that if you tag,
that I... then you give me a hint?
- Agreement.
- Thanks.
- Shut up, what an ugly tie it is.
- That's wildly ugly.
No one notices.
You owe me 500. Mobilepay me.
Rasmus, by the way...
That tie doesn't go.
Hello. Asger. Good to meet you.
- Was it a good flight?
- Yes, it was.
- All right?
- Yes.
The International Press
interests in China.
So does the Greenlandic.
My Permanent Secretary.
- Emmy Rasmussen.
- Cozy. Oh, how fine it is.
- Thanks.
- Shall we sit?
- A sandwich?
- No thanks.
- You don't have to.
- Fine.
I'm glad you could come.
Section 10 of the Self-Government Act says -
- to be negotiated;
between Greenland and Denmark -
- on the distribution of revenue;
from raw materials in Greenland. Wait.
Your starting point is that when
we have phased out the block grant -
- then the oil money goes to Greenland.
Now I don't want to simplify anything,
but we must distribute a cake -
- and you say, Hans,
that you want the whole cake.
That's because it's our cake.
Maybe we'll see how big that cake is.
A positive estimate based
on current oil prices reads -
- of just about 2000 billion.
- A big cake.
- It's not the proceeds.
That's the value of the whole field.
80% goes to the oil company.
Not quite right.
The company's share decreases when their
first investment gets paid off.
He talks about clause 17
in the extraction permit.
Even a conservative estimate
gives you 1000 billion.
The same as the current
block grants for 250 years.
Or like giving each
living Greenlander 17.8 million.
That money is going to fund
our independence.
What then, when the oil runs out,
and the whole world is driving electric cars?
In 2009, they chose to negotiate because
You weren't ready to cut the ribbon.
- We are now.
- Yes, your party.
Independence is not
your government's policy.
Voices in Greenland believe that
Denmark has treated you badly -
- but some MPs are
Disagree. I represent them, too.
We do not ask for permission to
to move away from home. We've moved.
Show that you think we can fend for ourselves.
But you can't. What would
happen if we pulled out tomorrow?"
Most of your public
management is provided by Denmark.
- You keep us in dependence.
- Wow!
Need I mention
your political scandals?
Malfeasance. Nepotism. Corruption.
We'll get the hang of it.
We should not use Danish solutions.
Finely. We'll Talk When You're In Control
on the suicide rate -
- the abuse of alcohol and sexual abuse.
Today it's all about oil.
Let's stay focused.
Do you know who I dance with
on your behalf? USA, Russia, China.
"We don't have problems with China.
- Because you're naïve!
You are the size of Western Europe,
and you have fewer inhabitants than Vejle.
What would you like? To become
an independent Arctic Bahrain?
You're going to be a toss-up between the U.S.
and China. They eat you alive!
- Regardless of whether you are an indigenous people.
- We have self-government!
Due to a law passed
of Parliament... which can be redone.
That's completely unacceptable!
Reach! I'm just trying to bid Greenland
welcome to the real world.
- Right there you might have been a little...
- Clearly. It's something else.
This is going to be a thing.
So you need
a personal advisor. Thanks?
If I can get my minister to
to say sorry, what does yours say then?
Not sorry.
That which was off the slice.
Yes.
Yes.
- But what you guys are coming up with...
- Stop it there.
Don't drive
some official of on me.
- Should we find some food?
- Neither should you.
Okay.
I just think,
the possibilities narrow down a bit.
I really like you.
Do you know what you could learn from us?
To postpone his needs.
And do without.
- We're pretty good at that.
- Hey.
Then Nyborg changed policy when
the government chose to exploit the oil.
This has led to disagreement within the group.
and among the rank and file party members.
Now seasoned circuit chairmen express
dissatisfaction with Nyborg's line.
One of them is you, Agnete Brix, member
of New Democrats from the beginning.
What's wrong with Nyborg's line?
The special thing about her was that she didn't
lost touch with voters.
But it says her latest
statements in stark contrast to.
No individual is bigger
than the party.
If the President expresses opinions,
which is not the party's-
- should the president see himself
deep in the eyes.
- I guess I'm not popular.
- No. I like you.
What are you going to do now, Asger?
Home and prepare for tomorrow.
Fires must be extinguished.
I need to talk to you
on a new negotiating mandate.
And I haven't eaten anything
except for this apple halo.
Can't you go with me out to eat?"
- Yes. So just you and me?
- Yes, and something to eat.
Just promise me that we won't
talking about all the gibberish in my party.
Narciza? Well run.
- Well run?
- Yes, fine broadcast.
Super nice live interview
with the Circuit Chairman. Sharp.
You've stayed here to praise
an average interview -
- with a circuit chairman from Holstebro?
I want to say sorry.
- Okay.
- And suggest we move on.
- That wasn't okay.
- You have a right to think so.
"But at the end of the day, I'm the boss.
- And that's it?
That's the way it is.
Yes... That's the way it is.
- So we're on?
- Perfect.
Of course they get Agnete Brix to
to talk about my lack of folksiness.
Not, but...
Well, it got damn legs to walk on.
Everyone in the party knows she's had
a crush on Jon for years.
- Jon? Isn't he...?
- Yes. Why is she pointing at Jon?
- Where does he line up?
- Holstebro.
- Do you think he's challenging you?
- Jon? No.
I created him as a politician.
No, he doesn't have those ambitions.
Jon is such a nice boy.
Family man with two 12th century girls.
Lives in a climate-friendly house with Brian.
And then you can't be a party leader?
You have to be ready to make tough decisions
choice to stay in this job.
That I became Prime Minister cost
me my marriage and my family.
Would you have done it all over again,
if you had known the consequences?
Yes.
- Is it easier to be alone?
- Of course it is.
You can't say that, but it's clear.
Someone like us never gets
a normal life, right?
We come home late, stand for
early up and let down those we love.
Some are just made to work
and love it more than anything.
Wouldn't you rather vote for one,
who toils, than one who goes at 4 p.m.?
Yes, but it's also kind of sad.
That's who we are!
Not? I think you're like that too.
- May I take your plates?
- Yes.
- Sorry. You haven't started at all.
- Just take it.
It was super delicious.
- What did we come from?
- Her my boss there.
She bombed her relationship with Greenland
back to colonial times today.
So I have a diplomatic task,
when I'm going to meet with Hans at 8 a.m.
- to review
the 74-page concession agreement -
- which I'm going to pass by the Ministry
and pick up before, so...
Home and at work!
I'm just waiting for the bill.
"It was really nice.
" See you tomorrow.
Hello.
- There you go.
- Done? I'll just see.
Did you know,
that people on the internet are insane?
And they can't spell either.
Hey!
We cannot fail
to mention Birgitte Nyborg.
It's been a rollercoaster ride
for the government.
- How are New Democrats doing?
- The mood is extremely strained.
Within a few days, there will be almost
put a vote of no confidence against Nyborg.
Then she turns 180 degrees on the climate
without having his hinterland with it.
- Can she fix it?
"She should have resigned.
Then she had time for her activist son,
which is out in some dirt.
She was saved by his
explanation of the Chinese -
- but has suffered a serious loss of prestige.
You sound like
the only honorable thing is to resign.
Too many resign prematurely,
because they have said something wrong.
It's ridiculous.
You have to stay and fight.
I don't pay taxes,
for the Minister to resign prematurely.
It's the damn first time that you
defender Nyborg, Michael Laugesen.
"We do want credible politicians.
- It's just something you say.
We want politicians with us
a great fighting and survivability.
One must be a predator for
to be able to stay at the top of politics.
Who do we respect?
Those who lie down in the ring
and has bled-
- but rises and fights on
in the next round.
For the real political leaders
it's a battle from first to last.
And that's the struggle for power.
We are afraid and abusive,
when we talk about power.
A politician must then go for power,
for she has something she believes in.
And so I would say without having
the slightest bad taste in the mouth -
- that for some of us
power is more important than the matter.
It's Laugesen.
It's Birgitte Nyborg.
Would you like to meet with me?"
Texts: Helle Schou Kristiansen
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