In her annual speech for the New Year, Queen Margrethe II draws a line back to the end of World War II, describing the political freedom and economical growth that Denmark had since seen. She goes on to reprimand her people for the often unworthy treatment that refugees and immigrants are given in the country, speaking famously of the 'little, smartass remarks' that are disguised as humor. She also touches on the opportunities and limitations of the young and gives numerous New Year wishes with an optimistic outlook.—Peter Brandt Nielsen