Denmark seeks prosecution of ex-minister for leaking state secrets
By DW
16 May 2022 |
5:32 am
Danish media has suggested the charges are in connection to revelations of Denmark's cooperation with the NSA. The justice ministry has requested that lawmakers lift the ex-minister's immunity.
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