Denmark is injecting billions into wind giant Orsted A/S, sparking criticism from politicians who argue taxpayers should not foot the bill at a time of rising defense spending and declining Novo Nordisk profits. The Danish government will contribute half of the $9.4 billion needed for the company’s rights issue to maintain its majority stake in the offshore wind giant.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-11/denmark-s-orsted-lifeline-draws-fire-as-budget-strains-grow