Rasmussen calls Danish election for 20 November

The Danish Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen caused surprise on 31 October when he called a general election for 20 November. The election did not have to take place until March but a November election will allow the Danes more time to prepare for their EU presidency in the second half of 2002.

The Danish Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen caused surprise on 31 October when he called a general election for 20 November. The election did not have to take place until March but a November election will allow the Danes more time to prepare for their EU presidency in the second half of 2002.