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"IT IS NOT BECAUSE THINGS ARE DIFFICULT
THAT WE DO NOT DARE,

IT IS BECAUSE WE DO NOT DARE
THAT THINGS ARE DIFFICULT" - SENECA

Are you okay?

There was just
a dead mole on the garden path.

That's unusual.

That's nature, I guess?

Well…

YOU'RE ALMOST
DOING THE ENVIRONMENT A FAVOR

"Environmentally friendly
oil exploitation in Greenland

would have little global effect
on carbonization."

It almost looks like fake news.

It's not.
It's from a renowned climate scientist.

Tonight, you and your son
are on Denmark Today

to discuss being a political family.

I was thinking
we'd postpone it because… I mean…

Because of the party unrest.

That's exactly why we don't postpone.

Doing the show
demonstrates my time and energy.

There's an extraordinary party congress
on Sunday to elect a new party leader.

- Tonight, you...
- No, that's incorrect.

It's a leadership vote, which
is different than electing a new leader.

MOTHER OF THE SEA

We almost have an agreement on Greenland.

And not least
on the future oil proceeds distribution.

Before we start, I'd like to say

that I don't expect a government crisis
or reshuffle after the weekend.

When Jon realizes
he doesn't have party backing,

it would look good
to let him carry on as Justice Minister,

although I'd replace him as deputy leader.

Duly noted.

Niels Erik, please.

As cleverly suggested
by the Foreign Ministry,

we established a new company
to manage the Chinese drilling company.

The Chinese accept it begrudgingly.
The US can live with it.

We considered a range of names
and settled on Green Oil & Energy,

signaling both Greenland
and green ambition.

And the Premier of Greenland
called me yesterday, and she is furious.

But she can only accept the state of play.

The memorandum of association
will be ready to sign tomorrow.

My Arctic ambassador
will sign on our behalf.

To Greenland, it'll look as if
we're blocking their independence.

So we need to move swiftly.

However, the question is whether we should
accommodate Greenland a little?

Birgitte, as deputy PM,
you should sign the agreement.

- And leave for Greenland tomorrow?
- Yes.

We're hard pressed to plan
a semi-official visit for tomorrow.

And the party congress is on Sunday.

I think it would be
a lovely gesture, Birgitte.

You've been mentioned
quite a bit on social media.

Can you tell our readers
a little about how you feel?

It's annoying as it's not about my work,

but honestly, I have better things
to do in my everyday job,

so I don't let it affect me.

Is it stressful always having to deliver?

I'm sorry, what?

Is it stressful having to deliver?

That's inherent in the job, though.

We always go on the air.
We have to be the best.

Thankfully, I see journalism
as my life's work, and I enjoy my work.

…she will.

Torben, you'll analyze.

- On both shows.
- Sure.

- Got it?
- Yes.

- Yes.
- Great, let's start.

Did we get an angle on
the party leadership vote on Sunday?

I think we should go all in,
fully focused.

We need a new studio desk,
all the experts, including me.

Sounds expensive.

We'd like you in the studio
as the expert on Nyborg.

As long as it doesn't look
like I asked for screen time.

I'd like to avoid more comments.

I mean, not from you.
But sure, I'll do it.

I wanted to talk to you about

Denmark Today.
Magnus says you're on it tonight.

Is that wise?
He's a bit full of himself lately.

Listen, he asked me to do it.

I think it's all about
this new organization, New Earth?

Yes, but we need
to look out for him a bit.

- He has to learn to look out for himself.
- Sure. Oh, here's Ida, so…

Hi, honey. Think about it, okay?

Sure. I will. Bye.

Hi!

Hi, sweetie.

Hi, Mom.

Are we having dinner later?

I'd like that.

- Hi. I'm Louis.
- Hi.

- We spoke on the phone earlier.
- That's right.

- We're ready in two minutes. All set?
- Sure.

Great. Follow me.

Historically, Denmark
has had several political dynasties.

These are families where generations

have walked
the hallowed parliamentary halls.

Perhaps this is a new dynasty?

Magnus and Birgitte Nyborg.

- Welcome.
- Thank you very much.

Thanks for having us.

You're still at school
but have still made a name for yourself

representing the protest movement
New Earth.

New Earth has criticized
the large oil project in Greenland.

That project has your support,
Birgitte Nyborg.

How do you handle
political criticism from your offspring?

We've always appreciated
healthy debates in our family.

Magnus is 21. At that age, most people
don't agree with their parents.

Especially when the parents are wrong.

But you can still enjoy
a nice dinner together and...

Yes, of course we can.

Of course, he'll call me a climate traitor
because I'm serving beef.

Are you on your mom's case?

I'll forgive her for the beef,
if she'll then explain

why she wants to destroy the world
by burning oil worth 2,000 billion.

With China, no less!

In three years, they've used more cement
and concrete than the US did in a century.

There's an excellent article on 2.dk
by a climate expert explaining

that generally there are
no consequences of exploiting the oil.

That's a bit like saying that it's okay
to build a small concentration camp

just because others
once built them bigger.

Wow! That's some example…

- Honey, that's not the same.
- It is.

No, I have to say
it's quite a distasteful comparison.

Your generation often resorts to those
as you lack historical knowledge.

If I lack knowledge, it's because your
generation destroyed the world so much

that my generation
has to fight for the future.

I do find that a lot of
young people are name-calling

and criticizing the world we created

instead of offering constructive
suggestions on to how to improve it.

Many young people are

ambitious and studying
while fighting for a better world...

I do that as spokesperson for New Earth.

And in that capacity, I've explained
how the climate expert on 2.dk

has often been criticized
for skewing the statistics

and peddling pseudo-science.

Magnus…

Before you start
criticizing scientists in the media,

I think you should get your degree.

You don't have a job.
Your parents are financing you.

I pay for your vegan pizzas
and do your laundry.

You borrow my car to go
to police interviews for animal cruelty.

How do you square that
as a green activist against fossil fuels?

- Can't you see it? It's a double standard.
- Let's leave it there.

Moving on to ice cream.
There was a competition…

You're just so far out.

…for the best cone.

Magnus, relax. You need
to learn not to take it personally.

I'm sorry.
Could I have your mic too, please?

Yes.

- Do you need a ride?
- No, I think I'll cycle.

Gustav…

The knife goes on the right.

So…

Wait… Potatoes. Honey?

- Yes.
- Did you make the potatoes?

- Here you go.
- Thanks.

What time's your match?

There we go.

At six, I think.

The potatoes are hard.

Mom, they're cold.

- What?
- The potatoes are cold.

You forgot to boil them.

- Sorry, I'll do it now.
- No, don't worry. Forget it.

We don't need the carbohydrates.
Let's have some salad.

It's my boss. I have to…

- Can't we eat...
- Just a sec.

Isn't Mom the boss?

Yeah.

But there's always an even bigger boss.

I tried catching you before you left.

I left a little early.
It was my turn to cook dinner…

I need to ask you something.

I'm doing a public service statement
ahead of the media negotiations.

I need 10-15 well-written pages from News.

I know you're busy,
but do you think you could help?

Of course.

- No problem.
- I'd love it if I could have it on Monday.

Stop it. Just stop it.

- Then, don't look at him.
- Stop it!

Gustav, stop it!
How many times do I have to tell you?

You're driving us crazy!

Just stop it!

Tension in the Arctic
is at an all-time high

after the US started patrolling
the airspace over Greenland with F-35s.

But Foreign Minister Birgitte Nyborg still
announced her arrival in Greenland today.

She's signing an agreement
between Denmark, Greenland, and China

on the future oil collaboration.

FROM: PHILIP CHRISTENSEN

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT
YOUR TV APPEARANCE YESTERDAY. CALL ME!

FROM: LIV DEGN, PRESS OFFICER
STRONG REACTIONS TO YOU ON TV. CALL ME?

You borrow my car to go
to police interviews… You borrow…

People feel strongly about the TV show.

Was it really that bad?

I can't see Magnus.

His profile's gone.

He didn't delete it. I can see it.

Perhaps he blocked you.

Blocked me?

Yes.

I see.

Rumor also has it that there's agreement
on the distribution of oil proceeds,

although not all parties are pleased.

Hans Eliassen,
what's wrong with the new agreement?

The problem is that Denmark is using
its privilege regarding foreign policy

to secure a larger share of
the oil proceeds belonging to Greenland.

My only comment is
that it signals new colonial times.

Hi, Tanja.

What are you doing here?

Could I crash here?

My parents interfere with everything.
My friends don't understand.

Tanja, you can't. Sorry.

Hey.

What's going on? Look at me, please.

Tanja?

Tanja?

Come on, Tanja. You…

You can't sleep here.

What's going on?

You're completely gone.

Why aren't you at school?

- Don't you miss having...
- Who do you think I miss?

He did not kill himself. I just know it!

I know.

Sometimes, in life,
things just don't make any sense. It's…

Even if it's hard and horrible.

I'm all alone.

- Will you take questions?
- No.

Hans, wasn't that reaction
a bit unnecessary and childish?

The agreement
we just served out there only confirms

that nothing's changed
in our relationship.

The agreement will ensure you
an absolute fortune.

We're forced into the same boat.
We inherited this situation, Hans.

Did Denmark make
a number of mistakes? Yes.

- But you're not ready for independence.
- You made sure of that.

You took our children away,
negotiated without Greenland…

There aren't enough
highly educated people in Greenland

to take over if we left tomorrow.

Can you study medicine in Greenland?
No. You have no army.

The army doesn't have to be Danish.

Russia, China, and the US
would all like to help you.

It's naive to think
that'll give you independence.

Denmark allows Chinese companies
to operate on different terms in Denmark.

But with Greenland, nothing is allowed
because of the US Thule Air Base.

I can't change the geopolitical position
of Greenland between two continents.

Greenland has made Denmark
an important ally to the US.

Greenland's independence would lose you
that international recognition.

That's why you won't let Greenland go.
We're mutually dependent on each other.

I know.

We all know.

But we don't talk about it.

Hi, Mom. It's Laura.

It's straight to voicemail,
so maybe there's no coverage.

I saw the interview with you and Magnus.
I think what you said was so far out.

Magnus is really upset
and incredibly hurt. I hope you know that.

It was not okay.

Oliver?

If possible,
I'd like to return to Denmark ASAP.

The flight's at 2:50 p.m. to Copenhagen…

The mayor of Ilulissat's arranged a cruise
on the Icefjord for some whale-watching.

Do I have to?

It'll look a little bit arrogant
if you refuse this late.

It won't, will it?

Have you noticed how beautiful it is?

It's just insane.

FROM: PHILIP CHRISTENSEN
BIRGITTE, CALL ME! WE HAVE TO TALK!

When I was a boy, the icebergs
calved much further out than today.

The ice has receded 15 kilometers
in such a short space of time.

We can clearly see that it's disappearing.

Is something wrong?

I spotted a seal.

But it dove.

Can you see the village?

I was born there.

At the end of Oqaatsut.

The name means "red bay"
because the sea is colored red

when we slaughter the whales.

- How many whales do you catch?
- I couldn't say.

In the old days, we used to say,
"It's up to Sassuma Arnaa."

Mother of the sea.

She sends us our prey
when she wants to be generous.

She takes it away when we're greedy.

- Is that…
- Yes.

It's the Chinese.

Wow. That's quite something, huh?

They're blowing up the whole mountain.

It's actually…

partly my fault.

I let them use the area
where my hunting hut is.

They gave me this boat in return.

Perhaps it's more my fault.

What did they give you?

The ability to stay on
as Foreign Minister.

Power.

On my old boat,

I caught hundreds of seals.

On this boat,
I haven't caught a single one.

The mother of the sea
must think I'm greedy.

We don't like the idea of breaching
our agreement with Greenland and China

as it'd hurt Denmark's reputation as
a trustworthy global business partner.

Agree?

Yes. We also just signed it, right?

What if we could renege
on our agreement with the Chinese?

What if something
forced our hand and we reneged?

Something beyond the Contracts Act?

Are you challenging
the agreement we just signed?

Just think about it theoretically. Hit me.

- Could it be something with nature?
- Yes, that would be great.

Oliver, it could indeed be nature,
but we've tried that, Birgitte.

The humpback, minke,
and bowhead whales are not endangered.

The bowhead whale might almost be,
but that's not…

What about other animals?

I have to go.

Okay.

I'm here.

I'm here with you.

I didn't know you were here.

I tried to call you so many times.

Weren't you due tomorrow?

- Could we sit down...
- No, we're done, Mom.

Let me drive you
so you don't have to carry it all.

No, thanks.

MAGNUS, 5B

WHAT DO WHALES EAT?

PLANKTON. KRILL. COPEPODS.

Maybe just the two of you?

Okay? Sure. If you think…

Hi, Hans. I wanted to say goodbye.
I'm off to the airport.

Your minister is something else.

- Takes 50% and congratulates Greenland?
- Yes.

Hans, do you have a minute?

- Sit down.
- Thanks.

I'd like to talk to you about Malik.

He…

He told me how happy he is
that you're looking after Tanja.

I just wanted you to know.

She's my daughter.

Of course.

I'm off.

Bye, Asger, and thank you.

- See you?
- Yes, see you.

Emmy?

I just wanted to say goodbye.

I got this for you.

Knud Rasmussen. Across Arctic America.

Thank you.

What the hell are we doing?

This is the least
romantic thing in the world.

It's also not very romantic not knowing

if I can make it work with my husband.

He doesn't know anything.

It wasn't very romantic

to take the morning-after pill
after we first slept together.

And now you'll go back to your husband,
and I'll fly to Copenhagen.

It'll be like it never happened.

Great. Because then
it was without consequences.

Everything's about no consequences.

Nothing can ever hurt us.

Nothing can be necessary.
It all just has to…

But as ridiculous as it is, it does hurt

when you tell me
you took the morning-after pill.

Well, but...

It's the perfect example
of changing everything.

- That's how it is.
- No, it's fucking not.

What if this is right?
What if we regret this?

What if the two of us are…

What if we're necessary for each other?

Then we'd have to be brave.

Knud…

He was brave.

He knew that he had lived
when his life was over.

But I wonder
if the rest of us are less certain.

Yes.

Will the Justice Minister be fired today?
Will the Foreign Minister be unseated?

Will the New Democrats
have to leave government?

A wise politician once said

that a lot can be accomplished
if only you give other people credit.

Today is all
about the power and the glory.

That looks nice.

- Why are you all dressed up?
- Because I'll be on TV.

But I'd rather be here with you.

LOVING YOUR DESTINY AND YOUR WORK

"Loving your destiny and your work."
Nice headline.

Is that my send-off?

Honey, it's fine.
Do your job, and I'll man the fort.

Okay?

All right, fine.

Good.

…next committee meeting.
And then there's this.

- Just the last part.
- Yes?

Sorry to interrupt.

Washington called.
The US president would like a word.

The president?

On the secure line in five minutes.
It's about Greenland.

Today, things could get very personal

as the New Democrats meet
for a leadership vote.

This isn't just a choice
between two ordinary candidates,

but a vote between
the two founders of the New Democrats,

Jon Berthelsen and Birgitte Nyborg.

In the congress studio, we're joined by
the political editor at TV1, Torben Friis.

- Welcome.
- Thanks.

I've just heard that party leader
Birgitte Nyborg has arrived.

You have majority support
in the parliamentary group.

What about the party?

The parliamentary group usually
represents the opinion of our members,

but my greatest hope today would be
that if we arrived as a party divided,

we'll leave as a party united.

In a minute, another distinguished guest.

TV1 Head of News,
Katrine Fønsmark, is here.

She was press secretary
and spin doctor to Nyborg.

Narciza, Katrine's not ready yet,
so go straight to Benjamin.

Thomas Meldgaard,
what do you expect from the vote today?

Loyalty.
And my loyalty's with Birgitte Nyborg.

- There's Sejrø.
- Benjamin, to Sejrø. Cut to him.

Bent Sejrø,
what do you expect from the vote?

It's quite regrettable
to be marred by an inter-party conflict.

But the vote is necessary.

…just let me know.

- Just a minute.
- Yes.

You shouldn't be getting
hot flashes for another ten years.

Hi, Birgitte.
I'm on in a minute, so I was just

cooling down.

Are you okay? You seem a bit stressed.

I'm fine.

I presume you're the expert on Nyborg.

I hope you won't stoop to being
too personal in your coverage of me.

Like my role as a mother, etc.

Sure. We have no such intentions.

Great. See you.

Yes, see you.

Thank you.

Dear friends, here's something
you need to know.

Please know that if I am here tonight
as your new party leader,

then I have one request

and one only

for Birgitte Nyborg.

Which is, "Dear Birgitte."

"Please be a part
of the New Democrats again."

Thank you.

- Two minutes.
- Thanks.

We're on in two. I'll start with Katrine
and then cut to Torben.

I'll be right back.

- Check the connection…
- You can't leave. Katrine?

In a surprising turn of events,
Bent Sejrø wants to take the floor.

It could be a sign of Nyborg's desperation
asking her perhaps last and only friend

in Danish politics to speak on her behalf.

"What are my options?"

That was always Birgitte's question to me
during her tenure as PM.

The first female PM.

But she was probably also
one of the best PMs we've had.

Why? Because she always
showed her human side.

She was the first PM
to take leave to look after her child.

She was certainly ahead of her time.

Five hundred years ago, Machiavelli wrote

that it is much safer
to be feared than loved.

He said it because he supported
not democracy, but tyranny.

It's the opposite with Birgitte Nyborg.

We support her because we love her.

But you know what?

Lately, I've begun to fear you, my girl.

Birgitte,

I can no longer

see your human side.

I've lost it.

Or perhaps you have.

So I have to say that you've stripped me
of the option of supporting you

because

I can no longer find you.

Dear friends, that is why

today, I'll be voting for the candidate
whom I believe I recognize.

Jon Berthelsen.

- Torben?
- Yes, Narciza…

That really caught us off guard.

A crippling statement from Bent Sejrø,

who has been Nyborg's unwavering support
throughout all of her years in politics.

But Nyborg is still in a strong position.
The battle isn't lost.

It's a blow, and you got knocked down,
but you can get back up.

I know. I was there
when you won the election by saying

that you were too fat
and your dress was too purple.

- That's the one Bent can no longer see.
- That's why you have to take him down.

He just stabbed you in the back.
The fucking gloves are off.

You have to be back in 45 minutes.

"Bent, I love you very much.
Your words always mean a lot to me."

"That's why it hurt me when I was told
you may have dementia."

You have to.

You can't win
without questioning his credibility.

I need a moment.

Okay.

Get a handle on your speech.

Here's today's edition of Politiken.
Their front page sums it all up.

A cold and remote Nyborg
on a Chinese oil barrel.

Behind her are
Russian submarines and US fighter jets.

And here in the corner
is a drowning polar bear.

I don't recommend her
giving the speech we see here

where it says, "I'm sorry, New Democrats."

"What's the problem?"

I asked for a comment from the PM.

Add some emotion with Katrine.

- Where is she?
- What do you mean?

- She hasn't come back.
- I'll go look for her.

Don't you leave too!

Narciza, you may have to do this alone
until Nyborg is on.

- Be ready for it.
- Yes.

Birgitte? Aren't you about
to give the speech of a lifetime?

Did you read my email?

I don't think I got it.
Just a sec. Let me check.

Okay, there it is. What's up?

Do you remember our conversation?

If any protective considerations
could breach the agreement?

Yes.

We agree that in the oil area
there are no endangered whales, right?

Yes.

What if there's something in the water,
which whales depend on

and which actually
would be endangered by oil exploitation?

Like copepods.

Christ, Birgitte!
The Arctic is a sensitive ecosystem,

so we have no clue
what the hell would happen

if large oil tankers sailed there
or if we built large oil refineries.

But could we not find experts
who'd attest to that?

Well, I'm thinking that Nadia Barazani
could help us find some.

You're a funny guy.

I think you should get busy
finding those experts.

Let me get this right.
Are we for or against oil today?

It's in the email. Read it. Also, Asger?

I've been thinking.

Emmy…

Maybe she wasn't a mistake.

She's here.

- Great. Let me handle it.
- Thank you.

- Two minutes. I just need to…
- Sure.

Why don't you just stay here?

You don't have to do anything.

Listen?

You're not going anywhere.

I'll get hold of Søren.

Hi, Birgitte.
I was just about to call you.

What's up?

Do you remember
that we talked not too long ago

about the importance
of holding on to our jobs?

Yes.

You're feeling philosophical
before your big speech on Sunday.

I just got back from Greenland last night.
We signed an agreement nobody likes.

Greenland feels that Denmark
cheated them and took the lion's share.

Denmark feels guilty
about Greenland and the climate.

The Chinese feel fettered by the US,
and the US are doing fighter jet flybys

to keep the Russians
and everybody else in check.

So how did we get there?

My motive was
predominantly to keep my job.

So as I'm feeling philosophical,
I'd like to ask you

the age-old question.
When is enough enough?

- To which you already have an answer.
- Yes.

But you're not going to like it.

We've just been told
that Birgitte Nyborg still isn't here.

But there's a packed audience.

As far as I know, it's unprecedented
for at leader to fail to appear.

The party bylaws actually state that
unless Nyborg is present for the vote,

Jon Berthelsen takes over as party leader.

I have to ask you

if we can change a conviction
we've insisted on for several weeks,

one which has a lot of prestige.

Normally, I'd say no.

But guess who called me an hour ago?

The Americans have lost patience.

Sorry, I'm late.

When I lost my dad five years ago,

I sat next to Bent Sejrø
at the funeral service.

I was distraught to have lost my dad.

But at the same time, I felt

that I still had my other dad.

That's you, Bent.

So when you told us earlier
that you no longer recognized me,

I thought to myself
that I must have changed quite a bit,

if not even my own Bent can see who I am.

So I'd like to show you that today.

I'd like to tell you
something important about power.

Power is what we're fighting for
here today.

The right to decide.

The power.

Power is a word we Danes struggle with.

"Staying grounded suits us best."

That's our mindset
as modern-day Denmark was born of defeat.

But you can't be a politician
without striving for power.

Without power, we couldn't
carry out all of our important policies.

But power has a life of its own.

Suddenly, you've departed
from everything you believed in.

Jon,

I did try to put you down.

Put you in your place.

Threatened to take power away from you.

But you know what? Jon can't be kept down.

Do you know why?

Because Jon's convictions will
always carry greater weight than power.

Personally, I reached a point where I said
terrible things to my own child

on TV

to stay in power.

Maybe I have changed.

But I hope I never lose the ability
to admit when I'm wrong.

I have finally realized
that the costs of the oil in Greenland

are far greater than the benefits,

even if it looks like the road
to independence for many Greenlanders.

And we have to help
Greenland achieve independence.

But it should never be
to the detriment of the nature

which is the very soul of Greenland.

So I am here to tell you

that the government
can no longer support the oil,

as environmental considerations
supersede this.

This matter has caused
division internationally.

It has caused a rift
in our relationship with Greenland.

Moreover, it is the primary source
of this leadership vote.

But, my dear friends,

we shouldn't fight each other.
We should fight for what we believe in.

I believe in this party.

Sometimes, life tells you
when a new chapter is about to begin.

For me, a new chapter starts today.

Both as a politician

and as a human being.

I am stepping down as party leader

and warmly recommend

that we elect Jon Berthelsen
as our leader of the New Democrats.

- What happened?
- I did not see that coming.

Pia, where's Benjamin?

Before I hand the microphone to Jon,

I'd like to say something to you, Bent.

I'm right here.

And should I end up unemployed,
I hope I can still come to you and ask,

"What are my options?"

Would you take this?

The government does not step down

after Nyborg surprisingly
stepped down as party leader.

Instead, there will be
a minor government shuffle,

says PM Signe Kragh.

And China has officially decided

to close the oil project in Greenland

without any further comment.

However, due to
the lack of pandas in China,

they've decided to take back the two

which have been
residing at the Copenhagen Zoo.

The Greenlandic oil project
at Ilulissat is terminated

in accordance with last year's decision
not to enter into any more oil projects.

Most people would agree that
the overall winner is the environment.

It's worth noting that Russia and the US
have decided to pull out the fighter jets,

which were briefly stationed
at their respective Arctic bases.

That's good news for world peace.

As PM, I want to acknowledge Greenland's
strong desire for independence.

A clear expression
of that acknowledgment was offering Naja

compensation in the form of
increased Danish block grants.

An offer which she
immediately declined and said…

"Thank you,
but we shouldn't be compensated

by making us more dependent on Denmark."

Hi.

I thought we were done?

I had an idea.

Don't you usually take those
straight to the press?

And tell me about it later?

True, but this one needs the PM to accept.

I suggest that you nominate me.

Interesting.

Congratulations.

It's not every day we shut down a project
worth a fortune to protect the copepod.

You do know that this particular "copepod"
resides in the White House.

Did you hear about Hans Eliassen?

Meetings about
rare earth minerals and uranium?

Rumor has it he'll get fired as
Foreign Minister for always going rogue.

Remind you of anyone we know?

Want to grab a beer?

Sorry, we can't.
We're playing badminton in half an hour.

Okay. And are you seeing each other?

I guess you can. You're at the same level.

We're not at the same badminton level.

Let's play a match
before you commit to that statement.

You seriously think you can win?

- Bye.
- I was Herlev champion in the 9th grade.

See you.

- Herlev? Isn't he from Hellerup?
- No. If so, I'd never have hired him.

Honey?

Hey?

I know how we can make
an office for you in the stables.

The electrician says it'll take
a few weeks to install the electricity.

A few weeks is fine, I guess.

The doctor said three months.

Can I show it to you?

Great. Come on. Let's take a look.

This would all be your domain.

We'd move all this crap. All right?

- We'd put your desk here.
- Why do I need my own domain?

Because… Well, Gustav and Molly… Or…

- You did say...
- What did they say?

Well…

Sometimes when you're
under pressure at work,

it can be hard…

You really are
the nicest man in the world.

You're trying so hard

because you're worried
I'll go back and have another breakdown.

- I just want you to be okay.
- I know.

That's why I get my own building.

So the kids don't disturb me,
and I don't snap at them.

No…

I…

I've been thinking.

I'm sure you have too.

But didn't want to tell me.

I think I need to quit my job.

I should write to Frederik and tell him
I'm resigning as Head of News.

Lovely. Thank you! No, that's on me.

We have to celebrate
that you're no longer acting.

You're now our Arctic ambassador.

There you go.

- A Brøndby scarf?
- Sure.

As long as I'm Permanent Secretary,
there's only one team for the Ministry.

Did Birgitte ask for my appointment
in the middle of all this?

She likes you.

And strictly confidentially, it'll be one
of her final acts as Foreign Minister.

Do we know what she'll do next?

Yes. She and Kragh have a plan.

Nyborg must be
on her way to see the Queen.

- Oh damn.
- Hi, Niels Erik.

Yes.

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I'll be damned if it isn't my former boss.

Did Narciza apply for my job?

Yes, she did.

And being a white, middle-aged man
won't be any fun then.

What are you doing?

I think I'm writing a book.

- Do you want to be in on it?
- Sure, why not? What's the title?

I was contemplating Power in Denmark.

That's an awesome title!
It sounds right up my alley.

We're waiting outside the royal palace

to meet
the new cabinet ministers very shortly.

Normally, a minor reshuffle
would not attract a crowd at all,

but this is also goodbye
to quite a major player, Birgitte Nyborg.

Is it necessary
to retire completely from politics?

I think a new chapter might be healthy.

It looks like you'll be missed.
Would you like to say a few words?

Most politicians would do well
to remember one thing.

You hit the height of popularity
when you leave.

Thank you. Oh, there's my family!

Hi, darling.

- Magnus Nyborg?
- Yes.

Does your mom's decision
to resign surprise you?

I actually think it's super cool that she…

chose to find herself. Career and power
aren't the be-all and end-all.

- Birgitte Nyborg?
- Yes?

The European Commission
needs a new commissioner next month.

Would you be a candidate for
the most powerful Commission position?

I never answer hypothetical questions.

Thank you.

Did you get a new job?

- Honey…
- Are you moving to Brussels?

I still have opinions to share.
You should know that.

We're ready.

Okay, we'll talk later. I'm still at work.

Grow up, bro. You're just like her.

Get back to political science.

I've already enrolled.

I presume you've arranged
my farewell reception?

Correct. With strawberry tarts.

Yes!

Are you looking forward to a new boss?

My work is the same
no matter who's in office.

- Great answer.
- But…

I do think Brussels is lucky to have you.

I'm not sure they'll agree.

Subtitle translation by:
Helle Kaiser-Nielsen