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"LET CHINA SLEEP, FOR WHEN SHE WAKENS,
THE WORLD WILL TREMBLE"

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

- Honey, did you see my keys?
- No.

Are you going to class today?

Honey, could you please
put your laundry in the hamper?

It's everywhere.

I'll be home around 7:00 p.m.
Should we have dinner?

Have a good day.

We expect
the Greenlandic delegation at 11 a.m.

We'll continue where we left off.
And your quote to Børsen.

"While doing business with China,

Denmark still notably and critically
discusses human rights."

I don't like "notably."
Neither does China.

How about "still holds positive,
critical discussions with China"?

With a positive angle?

Sure. Also, "about among other topics,
human rights."

- Did you see this?
- Yes, I did.

- Good morning.
- Hi.

My goodness.

- You've been busy.
- Yes.

Okay. Juice?

- Please.
- Sure.

Across Arctic America.
I thought you read it already.

I have, but it's worth reading again.

There you go.

Thanks.

- I enjoyed last night.
- So did I.

- It's Birgitte.
- Answer it, then.

- Good morning.
- Good morning. I enjoyed dinner.

Me too.

I was a bit harsh on Greenland yesterday,
but we'll make it right today.

We'll have a really nice lunch
and land a good deal.

Hello?

Sorry, yes. I'm here. I just had a…

I just had a text from Emmy Rasmussen.

Hans went back to Greenland.

- What?
- Yes.

Negotiations have officially broken down.

You need to fix this, Asger.

Get on the first plane. Talk Hans around.

Make sure he doesn't talk to China alone.

Hans went back to Greenland.
All hell will break loose.

When did he leave?

Last night. I just saw the text.

- I have to leave immediately.
- Me too.

We'll have to skip breakfast, but…

Thank you.

Maybe next time.

Maybe.

Do you want to tell Rasmus
yourself about the negotiations?

FROM: MICHAEL LAUGESEN -
BEHIND NORDEA BANK IN 7 MINS?

I have to meet someone.

Who?

Majken?

Could you let me out?
I'll walk to the Ministry later.

A NEAR-ARCTIC STATE

Oliver? I heard Hans went home.

What happened? When did you hear?

Asger called us on our way here.

- Where's the Minister?
- She had a private meeting.

- It's not in her diary.
- She arranged it herself.

She can't. You have to be informed.

And Hans going home is a huge problem.

- Nina, get me Lars and Klaus from Legal.
- Yes.

- And Asger.
- He's on his way to the airport.

Then get his deputy.

This is Nina from the Foreign Ministry.
Can you and Klaus come up?

We also need to tell the Treasury.

- The Treasury?
- I'll do it.

I'll brief Niels Erik Lund
at the PM's Office first.

He'll kill me.

- Oliver Hjorth from the Ministry…
- Nina from the Foreign Ministry…

Hi, Niels Erik. We have a slight problem.

Katrine, look at the footage
from Greenland.

I just started editing
for release online this afternoon.

Hans Eliassen, Natural Resource Minister,
left negotiations yesterday

about the potential oil revenue.

This morning, Hans Eliassen
met with representatives

from Chinese Qingxing Enterprises,
the stakeholder in the oil company.

China calls itself a "near-Arctic state"

in support of their interests
in the Arctic region.

Hans Eliassen, why did you leave
negotiations with Birgitte Nyborg?

I felt like Nyborg needed
to read the Self-Government Act.

Greenland controls its natural resources,

but once again, Copenhagen believes
that they set the agenda.

Is that common
in discussions with Denmark?

Yes, and not just with natural resources.

It sounds like the US
will take Nyborg to task

once they see China in the Arctic region.

So will the PM.

It's just fanning the flames.

- And there is unrest within her own party.
- Nyborg's popularity has taken a nosedive.

She had the second-highest
level of credibility,

but has dropped to the bottom.

She's taking
quite a beating across the board.

I read this morning that summer is coming.

That was a bit of a surprise.

Would you believe me if I said
I never noticed the seasons?

Yes.

I'd believe it.

But we aren't here to discuss the weather.

Your polls are horrendous.

Your political support is crumbling.

Negotiations are headed
for an international crisis.

And your boss
is dangerously close to sacking you.

- Like she sacked you?
- That was your doing.

We have to garner sympathy
for you as a person.

That starts on social media.

Who the hell runs your Instagram,
Facebook, and Twitter profiles?

- I do.
- Fucking hopelessly so.

That's over. Your Insta sucks.

Full of photos of you and boring people.

- Like the German Chancellor?
- That's an official photo.

Selfies are much better.

It's called "social" media
so you can interact with followers.

Look at Signe Kragh.

She's a goddamn pro.

Look. Sweet Signe having
a cup of coffee on a bad day.

"Signe congratulates the women's
handball team on their victory."

Signe's cat on a sheepskin rug.

- Well…
- Sweet Signe baking a cake.

I don't have time to bake a cake, do I?

- I'm working.
- Find time.

Build a brand. Yours is 12 years old.

Cooler and younger things keep happening.

I absolute hate seeing politicians using
their private lives to market themselves.

Just like when you cycled
to work as the PM?

You know exactly what that signaled.
You're just a bit rusty now.

There's a difference
between cycling in public

and staging your private life.

You forgot one thing
in your litany of my problems.

My son hijacked a pig transport,
and several pigs had to be put down.

So I'm also the mom of an animal abuser.

That's not necessarily a problem.

It could be your salvation.

Let's do a segment on Nyborg
showing the pressure she's under?

Declining popularity, at odds with the PM.

We need someone who knows her well.

Yeah. How about Kasper Juul?

Great idea.

Or is it too personal?

No, it's fine, but he's mostly in London
and only home every four weeks.

As the mother of his child,
next week is not his week.

How about you, Katrine?
You were special advisor to Nyborg.

- Great idea.
- I don't want any screen time.

You'll be there as an expert,
so I don't see a problem.

- Hi.
- Hey.

I agree with Torben.

Katrine, you should do it.

Try finding somebody else.
Otherwise, I'll do it.

We'll line it up for tomorrow.

The Chinese ambassador just accepted
our invitation for the news at 9:30 p.m.

- That's your broadcast, Narciza.
- Great. I've lots of questions for China.

But let's agree to stick to
China's business interests in Greenland.

- Right?
- Sure.

FACEBOOK: YOU WERE TAGGED IN A POST

FØNSMARK - TV1 TYRANT, NOT A LEADER

FØNSMARK, GO HOME.
LET THE GROWN-UPS WORK

POWER-HUNGRY BITCH!

Where were you?

The PM's Office is furious
about the negotiations.

Let's talk in private.

TV1 called. Hans Eliassen spoke to them.

- They're asking for your comment.
- Set it up in the Global Room.

- And...
- Not now.

How can you comment
before you've spoken to the PM?

Hans can't have all the coverage.

Hans gets coverage
because this Ministry messed up.

It was totally unprofessional, Birgitte.

The PM's Office might take over.

You and I don't play by the same rules.
You told me that.

You yelled at the Greenlandic delegation.
The media will be all over this shit.

But to a skilled politician, this shit
may be better than no shit at all.

Spend five to seven minutes on it…

- Hi.
- Hi.

Hi. Birgitte, take a look.

You'll follow this interview
with Hans Eliassen.

Is that common
in discussions with Denmark?

Yes, and not just with natural resources.

Greenland should unilaterally negotiate
agreements with the Arctic Council.

Greenland's part of the Arctic,
not Denmark.

- Okay.
- Okay? Great.

Yes, we're rolling.

Is the atmosphere with Greenland frosty?

Not at all.

Hans Eliassen's party fights
for independence from Denmark.

He's good at focusing on
his own political agenda

by distancing himself from us.
That's politics for you.

- Did you consult the PM?
- Anything else would be unprofessional.

We'll keep you informed.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

- Take care.
- Thanks.

- Birgitte, the PM wants a word.
- Yes?

Rasmus rescheduled your appointments,
so we can go now.

I like your post on Instagram.

Great photo.

"Sunshine! May is a beautiful month.
Take a minute to enjoy it."

You have 672 likes
and 1,000 new followers.

- Did you buy the followers?
- Buy them?

- I didn't know you could.
- No.

The PM's ready for you.

I'm sorry about your son
and the pig transport.

- Do you need some time off?
- No, that's not necessary.

But I do worry when Greenland
walks out of the negotiations

because you yelled at them.

A bit of turbulence
is not unusual in politics.

But this government doesn't yell.

You make press statements
without informing me.

And you told TV1 that you'd briefed me.

Correct me if I'm wrong,
but recently you said the matter was mine

and that I was alone on an ice floe.

Why are you so keen to join me now?

Because two global economies,

the US and China,
are at play and attacking.

And because you're not a team player.

You're the handball expert,
but there's still only one goalie...

You need to inform your boss! Understood?

This isn't working.

The two of us… It…

- It's not working.
- No.

And the press knows it
and tries to expose it.

Don't let them do it

because we're not unprofessional.

What do you propose that we do?

I'm not the PM.

But if I were,
I'd suggest that my Foreign Minister

hold a joint press conference with me
in the PM's Office about the oil.

We could concede to Greenland
that they get to comment first

and sign agreements
with the Arctic Council

and pose for all official photographs.

The proposal would be tabled by you
because that would show, once and for all,

that you're the boss
and I'm a team player.

SCHEMING BITCH!

TOTAL CONTROL FREAK

WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG, SHE WAS HOT.
FUCKED HER WAY TO THE TOP

Narciza?

Did you comment on the story
doing the rounds on Facebook?

No, I spoke to a friend.

And is your friend a reporter?

Who may have talked to other reporter
friends and suddenly…

the rumors are flying?

Well, I don't control Facebook.

No, you don't.

Let's agree that going forward
you don't talk to reporters.

Shut it down. No more stories from you.

- Yes. Of course. No problem.
- Thanks.

Enjoy your show.

Are you okay?

No, you're distracting.

- Distracting?
- Yes.

But…

So are you.

I usually get all doped up
when I have to fly.

But sitting with you,
I forgot all about it.

- It's a big deal.
- Honey? Emma?

- Hi.
- Hi.

- What are you doing here?
- Surprising you.

Sorry. I'm Aqqaluk, Emmy's husband.

All right. Hi! Asger.

Where are you headed?
Let's drop you at your hotel.

No, you don't have to.
CEC is sending a car.

I'll go with them.

- It's no bother.
- No, I'll wait. Thank you though.

- Let's go.
- Okay.

See you, Asger.

- See you.
- Nice to meet you.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Okay.

"Normally, I'd not get involved
in this type of heated debate

where I'm under scrutiny."

"Certainly not when the debate
is loud and unqualified."

I can't sleep. Gustav's making noise.

Gustav!

No more screen time.

- He's stopping, honey.
- It's almost 10:00 p.m.

- Go on in. I'll be right there.
- Okay.

She can hear every word
through the crappy plasterboard.

- She needs a real room.
- Yes.

The builder's coming tomorrow
to take a look.

…Chinese Ambassador Tao Ying
in the studio.

Honey? Would you read my comments?

I thought so too.

Shut up, Narciza!

Shut up!

She did exactly
the opposite of what I told her!

Did you read it?

Yes, and I think you should leave it.

Rise above the fray. It's private.

But that was not okay!

They do violate human rights repeatedly,
but that wasn't the aim of the interview.

That'll reflect on you in a different way.
Do something about that.

I'd love to, but every time
I speak to Narciza, she does the opposite.

Honey.

What did you want when you took the job?

I wanted us to be the best!

- That was not the best.
- No, it wasn't.

I have to tell her that.

Yes.

We need to use the Magnus story.

I spoke to Denmark Today.
They'd love to speak to you both tomorrow.

It's your top priority right now.

I think our relationship
with the US and China trumps it.

But it's not emotional. Your son is,
and you're good at emotions.

Did you see my post for you today?
Boom! Emotions.

Close to 1,400 likes.
That's a record for you.

You'll soon be
everyone's favorite Birgitte again.

But why are we so worried about the US

when being China's friend
is more profitable?

Because China isn't a democracy.

There's no freedom of press.
They persecute people. What can I say?

Did you know that dog poop is disgusting?

- Do you have a dog?
- It's not mine.

I'm dating someone with a Chihuahua.
Half dog, half rat.

Consider the China thing again?

Don't you see the double standard
of Europe and Denmark trading with them,

but if they set foot in Greenland,
the US goes ballistic?

It doesn't add up.

Why not just welcome China in Greenland?

- Because that's just absurd.
- And that's why you hired me.

To state the absurd and inappropriate…

Like befriending a dictatorship
or going on TV with your kids.

It's a golden opportunity.

People would love
to see you as a normal mom.

Michael?

- Keep my kids out of it.
- But it works.

- I have to go.
- Think about it.

- Sorry, I was working late.
- Hi, Mom.

- Were you on the phone?
- It was just work.

Have you noticed…

Do you see how much media attention
you and the pig transport are getting?

You taught me
not to worry about the press.

I taught you that
sometimes you shouldn't worry.

This is not one of them.

Mom?

What's your agenda?

For you to use the media attention
you're getting sensibly

and apologize for the event.

- For you and me to go on TV...
- What?

Wait a minute.

We'll be on Denmark Today,

and you'll apologize for breaking the law
and for 17 pigs dying because of it.

No. They would've died anyway.

- Magnus.
- Mom, no.

Then I'll do it on my own
and apologize on your behalf.

No, don't do that.

Hi, Alba. No.
Nope, just arguing with my mom.

The news was presented
and edited by Anja Kornmod.

Welcome back to CPH Morning.

The Nyborg family is getting flack
for their pigheaded actions.

We're referring
to the Foreign Minister's 21-year-old son

causing the death of 17 little piglets
and getting roasted in the press.

And later, we'll be speaking
to an animal rights spokeswoman,

who's denouncing
Nyborg's son and his actions.

- Ready for the PM press conference?
- Yes.

- Your car is waiting.
- Forget my coat.

It's one of those days.

- Talking points from PR.
- She won't need them.

Birgitte, Washington would like
to see you for a friendly chat.

Okay.

- When's my flight?
- You're only off to Germany.

Wayne's at the G7.

I chartered a plane
to get you there quickly.

You leave at 1:00 p.m.
The meeting's at 3:00 p.m.

What if I can't be there before 4:00 p.m.?

It's the US.

But if we just obey orders,
we've already given up.

The US is still
the most powerful country in the world

and has been our closest ally
for the past 70 years.

We don't change that on a Wednesday whim.

Thanks, Rasmus.
I'll alert the global media.

TWITTER: FØNSMARK IGNORES
MATERNITY LEAVE RULES.

RIDICULOUS THAT THE RIGHTS OF STAFF
ARE IGNORED BY NEWS DEPARTMENT.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Holy crap, Narciza was on fire last night.

I'd say.

I have a few notes for her.

- Right.
- Yes.

Did you hear a rumor
or anything odd about maternity?

I saw something on Twitter.

Here's one…

"Fønsmark ignores maternity leave rules."

"Ridiculous that the rights of staff
are ignored by news department."

Yeah, but… Isn't it just people talking?

About what?

Well…

I think someone heard

you say to Mie
that she shouldn't get pregnant.

I never said that.

Okay, back when… Well… Okay.

But that wasn't what I said. Holy crap.

I wanted a competent woman in Greenland,
not to fucking change maternity leave.

No, but you're the boss,
and your words matter.

- That's all.
- But it's nuts.

- I'll speak to her.
- Great.

- Let's start?
- I'll be right there.

TO: MIE LORENTZEN

DEAR MIE. SAW A STRANGE STORY ON TWITTER.

LET'S KEEP IT IN-HOUSE.
CALL ME, PLEASE. XX

Right, Katrine has a few comments
on the 9:30 news last night.

Well, it was mainly for Narciza,
so perhaps we could speak in private?

All right, but then we'll start.

My colleagues can hear
what you have to say.

Right.

Your interview last night
with the ambassador was problematic.

You digressed to emphasize
a point on human rights,

which wasn't the aim of the interview.

What was the aim, then?

What we agreed. The oil in Greenland.

We wanted to know about

China's business interests
and the concerns of the US.

So sending Muslims
for re-education doesn't bother you?

According to the Amnesty report,
they're torturing people.

With electroshock and restraints.

Or do we only want to portray Muslims

as terrorists, refugees,
or criminal immigrants?

That's not what we're doing.

We didn't invite him to discuss that.

If you break an agreement with a guest…
Are you listening?

If you break an agreement
with a guest mid-interview,

you risk a bad interview.
Like yesterday's.

But isn't that
waiving our right to be critical?

Seriously, if we stick to the script

and only interview people
according to set questions and answers,

aren't we just giving them
a platform to spout their reality?

You need to learn to accept criticism

without thinking
we're killing critical journalism.

It was a bad interview.

China is worrisome
for a number of reasons.

But the Americans wanting
to talk about Greenland

has squat to do with re-educating Muslims.

It's about the Thule Air base.

About American geopolitical interests
and expansive Chinese business strategies.

Ask the ambassador about that!

- Right, should we...
- Are you gagging me?

Like you did with Mie?

Excuse me?

We all know what you said
about maternity. It's out of line!

Right, so you two talk?
Was the tweet from Mie?

We talk. Is that against the rules?

- Do you want to control that too?
- Stop. You're way out of line.

We have work to do.

I'm sorry. Come with me, please?

What kind of TV station is this?

…rising oil consumption and wanting
to promote green transition in Denmark.

Thank you, Foreign Minister.
Any questions?

- Politiken is first up.
- A question for the Foreign Minister.

The US Secretary of State is quite
critical of letting China into Greenland,

so how do you defend the collaboration?

Denmark and the US
are strong allies in NATO,

but that's not a hindrance
to an oil collaboration with China.

Furthermore, China is
a larger EU trading partner than the US.

- TV1?
- Also for the Foreign Minister.

You appear to agree about the oil.

But the New Democrats' climate platform

was even more ambitious
than that of the Labour Party.

Were you bullied into submission
due to the large revenue?

I don't know. Signe?
Was I bullied into submission?

Does anyone here believe
that Birgitte Nyborg can be bullied?

And this government doesn't bully anyone.
We discuss what's best for Denmark.

We're gathered at the PM's Office,

but the Foreign Minister
is mainly commenting.

Which one of you is negotiating?

Prime Minister?

This press conference
reflects our collaboration.

This government believes in teamwork.

Express?

Do you think it'll
affect your political career

if your son is convicted
of hijacking the pig transport?

I don't think Express read
the press conference brief.

Let's take another question.

I think that'll be all for today.
Thank you.

We'll be flying you to Munich today.

- Take-off's in five minutes.
- Thank you.

Five minutes for the Chinese ambassador?

What did he want?

To remind Denmark
of who our true friends are.

Did you hear that Kragh wants to approve
all press statements before release?

I mean, that's nuts.

I do see her point in controlling
what her staff say publicly.

I don't understand
why she reacted like that

to fair criticism from me…

- It was a bad interview.
- It was ludicrous.

I gave her a warning,
and I'll speak to HR.

Dammit, I'm just trying
to make the best broadcasts.

But apparently, that's impossible.

1st March, 2016.

- What?
- That was my last day as news head.

From that day, I also had no official
opinion on the behavior of employees.

It did wonders for my blood pressure.
My sleep, mood, and marriage improved.

I remembered my kids
and almost their birthdays too.

You and I…

We can talk about almost anything else.

But what you're doing right now…

All your ideas of how
employees should behave

in certain ways…

Katrine, they're your ideas.

Yours alone.

I can't help you.

But you have a fancy business card
and a seven-figure salary.

I moved to the suburbs.

I bought a crooked house.

But most importantly…

we're friends.

We always will be.

Right?

China's arrived in Greenland.

To show that they're a part of this.

We tried to get hold of you.

My boss, who's your boss, wants a word.

You leave negotiations
and go home without informing me.

You speak to the press
without government coordination.

That's just politics.

I'm not in the same party as our Premier.

She wants to be closer
to Copenhagen than I do.

Hans, I'd like to apologize
again for the meeting.

Don't worry about it. Let's do this.

Mrs. Li has an update.

Hi, Birgitte, Asger speaking.
Call me when you get my message.

We have new problems with the Chinese.

- So we...
- Asger!

Find out who has the right of use
where they want to build a harbor.

- You asked to see me.
- Yes.

This is Lone Jakobsen from HR.
You know each other.

I thought it best to have Lone join us.

Your employment contract states

that you have to support
our editorial line.

Yes. What's this all about?

You have to be able to receive criticism
and accept my authority.

And after a verbal warning,
you still criticize TV1 in the media.

I'VE BEEN GAGGED

You told me not to say anything.
So that's what I did.

No comment means saying nothing.
That is just another attack.

Why is HR here?

Because I have a responsibility
to the department.

Our conflict
has been brewing for a long time.

You're super talented.

You are. Definitely. I really think so.

But you oppose my decisions.

Even when they're entirely mine to make.

I'm your boss,
but also head of the entire department.

This conflict now affects
the editorial climate, and so…

I have to tell you that unfortunately,
you can't stay as an anchor with us.

I'm sorry. What's happening?

In case of interpersonal difficulties,
it's the call of the head of news.

I've been your best anchor
for three years.

And for good reason...

Christ! It's your way or the highway, huh?

I think you handled that really well.

Thank you.

Foreign Minister, welcome to Bavaria.

Thank you.

The US Foreign Secretary
will be with you shortly.

- Let me know if you need anything.
- Thank you.

I'VE BEEN GAGGED

MAGNUS NYBORG KILLED 17 PIGS:
"I LOVE ANIMALS"

TO: MAGNUS NYBORG
HONEY, SO SORRY TO READ THE STORY IN

- All good?
- I wouldn't say so, no.

I visited the drill site
and met the Chinese group management.

They're not wasting any time.

And that is a problem for the US.

They generally find it problematic
that China owns the company.

Hans doesn't mind.
He just wants independence,

even if he has to snuggle up
to the Chinese.

If we can slow things down,
the Americans would feel understood.

Exactly.

Listen. The Chinese want
to build a harbor to the north.

But you can't own land in Greenland.

You can be allotted land,
which means you have a right of use.

- And who's got the right of use?
- Josva Johansen.

A local fisherman and whaler
with his hunting lodge up there.

We could buy some time by obstructing
the construction of the harbor.

Great idea. Get a hold of Josva.

I'm on it.

Emmy Rasmussen is helping me
contact him without telling Hans.

I might speak to him this afternoon.

Sounds good. Bye.

You're still going straight to
Denmark Today without Magnus, right?

Yes. I'll do it alone.

- There's a change of clothes in the car.
- Thanks.

Where were you?
We started half an hour ago.

It's a crap day.
I have to get back to work.

I fired Narciza.

We had a stupid fight.

I had to give her a warning.
HR got involved.

Because of the interview?

Well, it's a lot of things.

- I can't explain it.
- And you're regretting it?

I don't know.

She was really upset.

Yes, but…

Could we just…

- I need to see this.
- He's only here…

Hi, guys.

Sorry if I'm a bit upset, but…

I just got sacked.

So you won't see me
on the TV1 news anymore.

I'll miss you.

I'll miss my amazing colleagues
because I loved my job.

I hope to see you again.
Take care out there.

It'll be at least two million.

- Two million?
- Yes.

You need a new roof, new wet rooms.

New doors and windows,
and you want to expand too.

- Well, it's a bit more than we...
- No way it'll cost two million!

Part of the roof is fine.

The previous owner renovated a bathroom.

1.7 million, or we'll go elsewhere.
Including VAT. I have to…

It's Katrine.

Come on in!

Wow! You have a…

Do you like it?

Yes, I do.

- Wow. Just wow.
- Malik wanted one too.

- It really suits you.
- Thank you.

I came to collect you.
You wanted to meet Josva.

- That's right.
- Emmy called.

Josva is my aataa's brother.

My grandfather's brother.

Yeah, and thanks
for introducing me to him.

Sure. Well…

Tanja, I won't ask
why you aren't at school, right?

Or why I get a faint whiff
like you've smoked a joint.

- Come on.
- Sure.

Yes.

- Tanja, is it okay?
- It's fine.

- Maintain your speed.
- Right.

Are you okay?

I just need to see the horizon.

Then I'll be fine.

Thank you.

Josva…

I know…

I know that a lot of people are happy
that they discovered the oil

because it may mean
independence from Denmark.

I understand that. I really do. It…

But I have to say that…

Right now…

Josva, I don't think you need
to fear Denmark and Copenhagen.

As you know,

there are always bigger fish out there.

And the Chinese want to build

a harbor where you hunt and catch whales.

So Denmark needs to buy some time
to avoid upsetting the Americans.

Josva, I also don't think

it'll exactly benefit your whaling
if they build a great big harbor here.

Will it?

That's why I'm here. To ask you if…

if you could possibly say no

when or if the Chinese ask you
if they can build the harbor.

You're a good man.

But you're too late.

Hans Eliassen
and the Chinese were here first.

And they paid me…

to build the harbor.

With this boat.

It has 300 horsepower. It was a gift.

They start building
the harbor in two weeks.

The recent unrest
in the New Democrats has been evident.

Party leader Birgitte Nyborg
has been losing support in the party,

and the latest turmoil regarding the oil…

Hi, Mom! Turn it up.

You have followed her as a reporter
and as her special advisor.

Katrine Fønsmark.

- Welcome.
- Thank you.

- You worked closely with Nyborg…
- Both in shot.

- More than anybody.
- Nice.

How would you characterize
Nyborg right now?

As a politician under extreme pressure.

And she's partly responsible for the very
difficult situation she finds herself in.

Last week, Nyborg did a U-turn

on the climate policy
which won her the election.

Voters always react to that.

- Yes?
- Asger couldn't win us any time.

He emailed.
I told you it would be a problem.

I'm not asking
for an "I told you so" moment.

No, but Greenland
controls its natural resources

and has an agreement with China.

This shouldn't surprise you.

Then, there's the story about
her son and the pig transport.

- How much does that affect her?
- More than you think.

There were crazy allegations

that her son's neglected
and that Nyborg is a bad parent.

Was that aimed at you?

Completely unfounded allegations.
But she needs to shut it down.

Worst case scenario,

could we force Greenland under
the guise of foreign and security policy?

They'll hit the roof.

But in theory…

Is it an option?

I'll ask Legal.

Ask the Justice Minister.
Maybe his Ministry can help?

But I doubt you have any goodwill left.

You always sound like I'm annoying you.

I'm not, but I've got to say

that you're close to discrediting
yourself and the Ministry again.

Nyborg will be on
Denmark Today tonight on TV1.

We rarely see her in a relaxed,
more intimate setting.

I know, but it does show
the cracks in the armor of her image.

She knows she has to show people

that she's still the woman
they used to know.

And is she?

- We'll see tonight.
- Yes, we will.

Thanks, Katrine Fønsmark.

Now for the news in brief.

The opposition leader in Ukraine…

- Here she is.
- Thank you.

I'm too old for my mom
to speak on my behalf.

I'm so glad you came.

Come on in.

- Thank you.
- Mom…

I dropped out of political science.

- What?
- Let's talk about it later.

Let's go on TV and smile.

Holy shit.

You're telling me now?

- You're quite the little politician.
- Well, I learned from the best.

Magnus, when you look back
at the consequences of your actions,

do you have any regrets?

MAGNUS, CLIMATE ACTIVIST

I'm sorry that a lot of innocent pigs
suffered and had to be put to sleep.

But it doesn't absolve the pig industry
of their responsibilities.

What about you, Birgitte?

Did this matter
have any political blowback?

Let me reply by instead asking you

if this is because Magnus
grew up in a political home?

As a mom, I've raised my kids
to have opinions about the world.

To believe you can
make a positive difference.

I'm sure Magnus and his friends
wanted to do just that,

so we're focusing on more appropriate
methods to use in politics.

- Right, Magnus?
- Yes, and this method was wrong.

Was it that bad?

Nope.

Actually, I think…

I think it was pretty cool.
I mean, it was…

It was my first time on TV and…

They wanted to talk to me
and listened to what I had to say.

It was… Well, it was cool.

You were brilliant.

You put a nice end to it.
You were good at it.

Thanks, Mom.

FROM: MICHAEL LAUGESEN
GREAT! YOU SEEMED SINCERE!

Why's Michael Laugesen texting you?

Does he have an opinion
on our TV appearance?

I talk to him now and again.

He's actually an astute analyst.

- You're working with him.
- No.

Did you hire him?

- I don't think you understand...
- He wrecked our family.

He wrote about you and Dad
divorcing in sleazy detail.

He wrote about Laura
when she was really ill.

He had people rifle through our trash
to find her medicine.

Let me explain, but you need to listen.

Did he suggest Denmark Today?

Holy shit. What are you thinking?

Who are you?

Magnus, I'm in a difficult situation...

Excuse me, let me out. Stop the car!

Stop the car, now! Thank you!

- Majken, the child lock.
- Would you…

It's fine. He'll get over it.
He needs to blow off some steam.

- Shall we…
- Yes, please drive.

Well, I don't know.
I couldn't reach her this morning.

No, me neither. That's why I'm here.

Would you mind waiting
while I find her for you?

She should be on her way.
She's due on TV1 in half an hour…

Okay.

Well, I think…

Okay. I'll take it from here.

Did you sleep here?

I'm not sleeping well.

No.

- Magnus came over last night.
- Yes.

We had a bit of an argument, Magnus and I.

I tried calling him.

Several times. He's not answering.
I'd really like to speak with him.

I'll tell him.

Did you know
he dropped out of political science?

But he really liked it, didn't he?

Yes, he did, but…

What?

- Nothing.
- Come on. What did he say?

- He didn't say anything.
- What is it?

He said

he's afraid of ending up like you.

Well, good luck with that.
He's already like me.

Yes?

I'm sorry, but TV1 arrived early.
Could you join them?

Sure. Give me five minutes.

Well, I have to go to work.

Yes.

I understand the US reluctance
to China's presence in Greenland.

However, I strongly believe
that we can reach an agreement.

China has repeatedly assured me

that they have
peaceful business-related intentions.

Subtitle translation by:
Helle Kaiser-Nielsen