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Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, rejected concerns over the economic risks posed by Novo Nordisk’s rapid growth. Despite comparisons to Finland’s past dependence on Nokia, Frederiksen highlighted Denmark’s diverse industries and a robust economy, ensuring stability beyond the pharmaceutical giant.
Denmark's PM Confident in Economic Stability Despite Novo Nordisk's Rapid Growth and Global Dominance
Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Denmark, expressed her pride in the nation's prominent corporations and dismissed concerns that a potential downturn at pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk A/S would cause economic instability in Denmark. Novo's rapid growth, which its weight-loss treatments have fueled, has elevated it to Europe's most valuable company. According to Fortune, this has prompted apprehensions regarding Denmark's reliance on the company and has drawn comparisons to Finland's economic hardships following Nokia's decline in the early 2000s.
The comparison to Nokia was rejected by Frederiksen, who argued that Novo's dominance does not pose a substantial danger to the economy. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, she attributed the strength of Denmark's economy to a diverse variety of thriving industries and a highly skilled workforce. "I am immensely proud that Denmark has produced significant, global corporations." Frederiksen stated, "I do not perceive many risks, despite the size of some of the companies, as we have a robust economy in other sectors." However, she stressed the importance of vigilance in maintaining this stability, stating, "But we must, of course, monitor it."
Novo Nordisk Boosts Denmark’s Economy, But Diverse Industries Keep Nation’s Growth Balanced
Novo Nordisk, a long-standing member of the Danish economy, experienced a significant increase in fortunes due to the success of the diabetes treatment Ozempic and the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The company's recent development has further stimulated the domestic economy, resulting in multi-billion-dollar factory expansions in the United States, France, and Denmark. Denmark's pharmaceutical sector accounted for nearly half of the country's GDP growth in 2022, which Novo significantly influenced.
Nevertheless, Novo Nordisk is not Denmark's primary source of income. In 2023, the pharmaceutical industry accounted for 6.7% of GDP, while other critical sectors, such as financial services (5.4%) and construction (5.1%), made substantial contributions. Denmark is also home to key global players, including freight forwarder DSV A/S. In a €14.3 billion ($16 billion) deal, DSV A/S recently enhanced its position as one of the world's largest logistics firms by acquiring a unit of Deutsche Bahn AG. Brewer Carlsberg A/S, shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk A/S, wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S, and toy manufacturer Lego are notable Danish corporations.
Frederiksen identified Denmark's extensive export portfolio, emphasizing that it encompasses numerous industries less susceptible to business cycles than other nations. "Our country is not going to get any bigger," she pointed out, "But we should still want our companies to do that."
