All language subtitles for Borgen - S04E03 (EN)

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"NATURE IS GREAT BUT MAN IS GREATER STILL"
KNUD RASMUSSEN

130 over 80.

I can't sleep at night.

I have mood swings and hot flashes.

I have heart palpitations.

You have your checkups
following breast cancer.

Your values are all normal.

Sure, but I can't change my shirt
three times a day.

I'm the Foreign Minister.

The other day, I yelled at my staff.

We've talked about this before.
It's the perimenopause.

- I know there are pills...
- And I'm not prescribing them.

Because you had breast cancer.

And I'm not a fan of medicating
a perfectly normal condition.

You can't control nature.

I see that four people
have asked for time off next week.

I never took time off.

No.

Remember him?

I love Torben's quizzes. Who is it?

Oleg Kutozov.

Prominent member
of the Russian opposition ten years ago.

Of course you don't remember him.
He died eight years ago.

He was poisoned
with radioactive polonium in his tea

in a Frankfurt hotel room.

And the man who brewed that tea
is this guy, Mikhail Gamov.

He owns the oil company in Greenland.

- Yes.
- That's bloody good, Torben. Who told you?

A former colleague and old alumnus.
He's close to the government.

He thinks Nyborg knew about Gamov.

Is it possible that Nyborg was questioned
about Gamov in the Committee?

If that's true, she lied to the Committee.

Could you get a member of the Committee
to confirm they asked her about Gamov?

That's illegal
and a breach of confidentiality.

But we could be a pain
and ask the question anyway.

Sure, we could.

Yes.

INUIT NUNAAT: LAND OF THE PEOPLE

Did you send the email?

- Are we all set for tomorrow?
- Yes.

I just have an important meeting.

TV1 discovered
that Gamov is a co-owner.

As expected, 15 minutes ago,
we received the disclosure request.

- From TV1?
- Yes.

- They want to see the oil documents.
- And asked for a comment.

Their reporter can be here in 15 minutes.

Okay. Birgitte, could we…

Two minutes.

Don't you think
it's time to get a special advisor?

I'm doing fine without a spin doctor.

And it shows
my different view on self-promotion

compared to other politicians.

- Like the PM?
- For instance, yes.

Did you see her latest post?
About packed lunches?

Yes, but it works.

What's your reply
when they ask about Gamov?

- You're applying to be special adviser?
- No, I don't.

I like my job ensuring you comply
with the Ministerial Accountability Act.

No, let's not blow this out of proportion.

I did the Americans a tiny favor
which didn't have any consequences at all.

It's not exactly grounds for impeachment.

And if it got out
that I denied knowledge of Gamov,

they still have to prove that I knew.

So what will you say?

Nothing.

If I discuss Gamov,
I breach my confidentiality

and legitimize members of the Committee
talking about him in the press.

That's too big a risk.

And the Greenlandic oil? What's the plan?

I'll stick to the good news.

The climate benefits.

I spoke to the Premier last night.
She agrees.

And she expects Hans and his party
to follow her party line.

Opposition leader Jens Jakob Steen,

what's your comment
on TV1 having received information

that controversial Russian businessman,
Mikhail Gamov,

is a co-owner in the oil company?

Was Birgitte Nyborg asked
about this at the Committee meeting?

I can't disclose
anything from the meeting,

but the Foreign Minister
was quite evasive.

She might have deliberately
withheld information.

Do you have confidence in Birgitte Nyborg?

It's too early to say,
but we take the matter very seriously.

Birgitte Nyborg,

what's your comment on Mikhail Gamov
owning a share of the oil company?

He may have Mafia connections
and is headed for the EU sanctions list.

I presume you did discuss
Mikhail Gamov at the meeting?

Let me remind you once more
that Committee meetings are confidential.

However, as regards oil in Greenland,
I'm pleased to say

that the Premier of Greenland
announced yesterday

that she's also in favor
of placing climate above oil.

I'm sure a lot of my competent
Greenlandic colleagues would agree.

Thank you.

- Did you arrange the Greenlandic flag?
- Yes.

You're getting the hang of it.

- There you go.
- Thank you.

Allow me to say a few words?

Yes.

I am the brother of Malik's grandfather.

We used to go whaling together.

I am a whaler.

That's my identity.

But maybe it was difficult
for Malik to find his identity.

As a child, he was always happy
when we went whaling.

I would like us to sing the song
we always sang

when we went whaling.

I often dream of you

Because you are so loving

You who live

So far from me

But when the dreamy visions

Come to me

I thank God

You come close to me

I have always had faith

That happiness will return

And grant us

Love of life

They've got nothing, no proof
that I knew anything about Gamov.

Yes.

Listen. I'm being called into a meeting.
I'll catch you later? Bye.

Jon, what a surprise.

The press is giving you a hard time.

It'll blow over.

But seriously,

where did Kristian Møller from the
Solidarity Collective get the information?

I asked around.
I only know that his assistant

received an anonymous call
during the meeting.

The timing's "lucky."

Yes. I actually came about something else.

Something more personal.

I had a call from the police.

They spoke to
the West Zealand police today

about the pig transport last week.
Did you hear about that?

I did see what happened.

They caught one of the three activists,
who then gave up the other two.

It turns out that the driver of the truck…

Well, it…

It's Magnus, your son.

- What? That can't be true.
- The police are quite certain.

I'd like to help if I can.

My son shouldn't get
any special treatment.

What are the charges?

Criminal damage, trespassing.

Theft.

His sentence might be suspended,
but there may be damages to pay.

- This copy is for you.
- Thanks.

Isn't that the former Premier?

- Jens Enok Berthelsen?
- Yes. Hans and Jens are old friends.

Hans, my condolences.

- Thank you.
- It was a beautiful service.

We are having a coffee ceremony.

You're welcome.

- Qujan.
- Thank you.

See you.

- Baaj.
- Takuss.

Hi. Asger Holm Kirkegaard.

I'm Birgitte Nyborg's
new acting Arctic ambassador.

Hello. Jens Enok Berthelsen.

I'm one of Nyborg's
competent Greenlandic colleagues

as she so kindly called us on the news.

It's nice to hear Nyborg say that
Greenland prioritizes the Paris Agreement

over their own independence.

Perhaps she knows us better
than we know ourselves?

I don't think that's quite what she meant.

That's what she said. Bye.

I don't think
I should stay for that coffee.

Want to head back to town with me?

Yes.

What will you do instead?

I wanted to see Knud Rasmussen's house.

His father's church.

What is it with you and Knud Rasmussen?

I'm just a big fan.

He was incredibly brave.

And he was an amazing explorer as well as

a poet, academic, writer,
womanizer, and family man.

He was a man of contrasts and paradoxes.

What's his best quote about Greenland?

"Nature is great
but man is greater still."

Look at me when I'm talking to you!

What were you thinking?

It was a manifestation.

Well, have a manifestation
in front of Parliament, then!

This was trespassing!

It was theft!

It was a criminal act!

Isn't it a crime for the industry
to kill 25,000 piglets a day?

- Don't evade the question.
- Guess who taught me that.

Wasn't animal welfare a key issue
in your party when you started out?

This isn't about politics.

It's always about bloody politics, Mom!

I hope you realize
that I can't protect you here.

Which I really don't want
you to do either.

I stand by what I did.

You stand by 17 pigs being euthanized

because your manifestation
stressed them out so badly

that they ran onto a main road
endangering motorists?

Do you want company?

Sure.

I'd love that.
You didn't stay long for coffee.

No, too many hidden agendas.

Did you load up on Knud Rasmussen?

It was wonderful.

It's just amazing.

Right in there, little Knud sat

listening to his dad, the priest,
preach about the Danish Christian God.

Yes.

I wonder if a lot of the crap
Greenland is dealing with

could have been avoided if Hans Egede had

sailed on by.

Then we could have remained noble savages?

No. That's not what I meant.

Perhaps Knud Rasmussen doesn't mean
the same to us as he does to you.

But we've sat here often enough
and chatted over some beers.

So I brought a gin and tonic.

If you'd like one?

Yes, please.

This really is
the best place to enjoy a G&T.

That was brilliant.

You just picked up a 3000-year-old piece
of the inland ice to chill our G&Ts.

- Yes.
- Perfect.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

Listen to it.

It's crackling.

Those air bubbles were trapped in there
two or three thousand years ago.

God's farts.

Cheers.

Hans just wanted
to start negotiating with me right away.

- I have to…
- Oh, right.

- Yes.
- But…

Do you…
Would you like to grab some food or…

I have a prior engagement. I…

I need to speak to my husband.

- Sure.
- Yes.

- Thank you for today.
- Thanks. I had a nice time.

- See you.
- Sure. See you.

Could I borrow the car?

You want to borrow mom's car
to go to your police interview?

Forget it.

Even if it's right out there,
it's a little extra consequence for me?

It's not even up for debate.

Mom? The train times are horrible.

It'll take me two hours to get there.

Welcome to reality.

Said the woman with the ministerial car.

FROM OLIVER HJORTH -
WATCHING THE CHANNEL 2 NEWS?

The news of Foreign Minister Birgitte
Nyborg possibly withholding information

entered a new dramatic phase this morning.

Nyborg has had a majority behind her,
but now her support is crumbling

as the North Atlantic MP,
Jens Enok Berthelsen,

who usually supports the government,
stated a few minutes ago

that he no longer
has confidence in Nyborg.

When I see a Minister lying
or withholding the truth, I have to react.

So I no longer have confidence
in Birgitte Nyborg.

The government no longer
has a majority behind Birgitte Nyborg

as Foreign Minister.

If the opposition can agree
on a vote of no confidence,

the Prime Minister will be
under great pressure to remove her.

Oh dear.

I'm not the only criminal
in the family, then.

Go and find your train pass.

Did you violate
the Ministerial Accountability Act?

Shit.

My car's here.

I have to go now.

Take the car, then!

There you go.

Birgitte speaking.
I have no clue what's going on.

Jens Jakob Steen wants a majority
for a vote of no confidence.

How many votes has he got?

He has 42 from his own party.

Add 27 from the Freedom Party,
and then he has to talk to the New Right.

They like Nyborg a lot,
but if he makes it worth their while,

they are quite willing to unseat her.

- What does the PM say?
- She just sent a tweet.

"Strong interests at play
regarding the Greenland oil."

"I'm sure the Foreign Minister
has it all under control."

So Kragh is still supporting Nyborg.

- Yep.
- Hang on. Note the wording.

She is "confident that Nyborg
has it under control." That's all.

We're on to something here.

What will it cost to get
the New Right to unseat Nyborg?

What'll it cost to get Jens Enok back?

They're negotiating today,
and we need to get the details.

Nyborg's head is on the block.
We can't just wait. Come on.

I'm on my way.

You're right. Yes.

Don't forget that you have
an editor in charge of the news too.

- Sure.
- Great.

I'll keep looking
at the oil documentation.

Listen, Birgitte.
The headline's the oil up here

and the government crisis it caused
between the Greenlandic coalition parties.

You convinced the Premier of Greenland
not to drill for oil, and it…

It made life pretty shitty for Hans.

He's been promising everyone a life
as oil millionaires and independence.

So he's made his old friend
withdraw his support of you.

I know Jens Enok. You can reason with him.

- Hi, Jens. Do you have a minute?
- Of course.

- I was expecting you.
- Were you?

Jens, I think we worked well together
when you were Premier and I was the PM.

I don't think
you're particularly interested in

what I said or didn't say
in the Committee about some Russian.

That's entirely correct.

But I don't trust that you have
the best interests of Greenland at heart.

Do you really want your children
to grow up in a world

where the ice is melting
at an alarming rate?

Where the planet cannot feed itself
due to climate change?

Funny how your arguments
always dwell on making me feel guilty.

Do you know
what life is like in Greenland?

We can be forced to choose

between our Greenlandic identity
and an education.

All powers belong to Denmark.

If we don't speak Danish or think like you
or live like you do in your society,

we have no chance of advancing in life.

Now, we've finally found
something so valuable

that it may give us our independence.

But then you and Copenhagen dictate
that we can't drill for oil

as it's detrimental to the climate,
which you essentially ruined.

Suddenly, Greenland has to pay
for the Western world's pollution

over the past 200 years.

Aren't we already paying the price?

Nanna Kvist,
the New Right just held a meeting.

What's your position
on a vote of no confidence?

We take the matter very seriously,

and I expect a full report
from the Foreign Minister

to continue having confidence in her.

It's completely insane
to want to unseat a minister

because of a confidential meeting
no one can discuss.

I had a good meeting with
Benedikte Nedergaard of the Freedom Party.

We agree that the Foreign Minister
betrayed our trust

when she misinformed the Committee.

- Birgitte?
- Yes.

Michael Laugesen, what is happening?

Birgitte Nyborg once more
believed that she is infallible.

That it's all just a small matter.

But it's no small matter
when a minister lies.

Ultimately, governments only work
with the confidence of Parliament.

The pivotal question is how long

Signe Kragh
will continue to trust Birgitte Nyborg?

That leads us to the next question.

If the party leader
of one coalition party has to resign,

does the government fall?

It's quite a storm, huh?

You know what? It's completely absurd.

The Americans asked me
to withhold information on Gamov briefly

due to an ongoing intelligence operation.

I figured it was a small matter.

Then someone asks me
directly in the Committee about it.

That's quite the coincidence,
wouldn't you say?

A conspiracy?

- You know what I mean.
- I don't think I do.

It's just highly unusual
for a North Atlantic mandate

to unilaterally declare no confidence.
Why do you think that is?

It's the oil.

I think it's because sometimes
things move too fast in your world.

You're far removed from the voters.

Signe, we are party leaders
and the top government ministers.

Let's solve this now.

Could you rein in Enok Berthelsen?

You wanted to handle the Greenland oil.

So you solve the problem.

Okay. I will, then.

I get the feeling that heads will roll.

But I sincerely hope
you'll just lose face.

Even though it's you, Birgitte.

You have a very famous face.

An advisor once said to me
that your face alone wins 20,000 votes

when you wrinkle
your nose with such charm.

That corresponds to a mandate,
and that's all you need.

Sorry, what are you trying to say?

That this won't bring down the government.

Well.

You have quite a busy day.

You were supposed
to have coffee with Bent Sejrø.

But I thought
we could postpone that because…

Well, everything really.

Majken, I think we'll head
to the Foreign Ministry.

Received.

Good news. The press hasn't mentioned
about your son and the pig transport.

Obviously, nobody's breathing
a word at the Ministry.

You have a briefing at 2:30 p.m.

Then it's the Egyptian trade delegation.

And both TV1 and Channel 2
have been calling repeatedly.

I handled it and told them,

"The Minister has
no comment at this stage."

And Rasmus asked
for a briefing at the end of the day.

I mean, in case you… If your position…

- If you have to…
- I would like to go and see Bent.

Sure. Majken, take us to Bent Sejrø.

- …very nice.
- Yes.

- Granddad, Birgitte Nyborg is here.
- Oh… Great.

Hi, Bent.

Hello, darling.

Have you resigned,
or do you just look like you have?

No, not yet.

Did you lie
to the Foreign Policy Committee?

Technically, I withheld
information for 36 hours.

That means yes.

Yes.

Should I resign?

That's the wrong question.
What's the right question?

Come on. You've asked it a million times.

What are my options?

Could the…

Greenland missile
be put back in its launcher?

No, I just tried.

Only if I choose
to support oil exploitation.

It's nothing to do with whether
I withheld immaterial information.

But it's the first time
they can gun for the government,

so either I have to change politics
and support drilling for oil, or I resign.

The PM said it's my responsibility.

Signe Kragh is
a perfect example of someone

who came into power much too early.

She makes important
government decisions behind closed doors.

Nope.

Didn't I do that too?

Sure, but you listened
when I pointed it out.

Signe Krogh is a perfect example

of someone who came
into power much too early.

Granddad is being checked for dementia.

Oh no.

Don't worry about it, Bent.
I'll find my way out.

Birgitte, listen.

Sometimes in your career,
you face very important decisions.

They'll define who you are
and how you'll be remembered.

They'll either make you proud
or fill you with regret.

Resigning takes great courage.

Bent, I'm 53.

I'm divorced.

My children… Well, Bent, you know.

I live on my own.
My bed is my office as well.

I have a flower delivery subscription,
so at least I get flowers.

If I don't work 19-hour days as
Foreign Minister, then who the hell am I?

The bravest person I know.

You know what? Signe Kragh

is a perfect example of someone
who came into power much too early.

Everybody to the table, please?

Friis, are you busy?

Listen up. I got a tip

that they're changing tomorrow's agenda
in Parliament, and I'm…

95% sure they'll table
a vote of no confidence.

- Holy crap.
- Shit.

I'm sure Kragh and Nyborg
will protect the government.

Nyborg won't be unseated
by a vote in Parliament.

She'd rather resign.

- Do you think she'll resign tomorrow?
- Yes.

We have to at least
see it as a possibility.

If she resigns,
she's also done as party leader.

We'll need to do a profile.

I'll do it. We love Nyborg.
Lots of strings.

Rise and fall, etc.

Let's interview Bent Sejrø, her mentor.

Since retirement, he always declines.

I know him. I'll call him.

Fuck. I forgot the parent-teacher meeting
in half an hour.

I have to go.

We're planning a feature on one
of the greatest modern politicians.

- Can't your girlfriend go?
- She's away.

- It's your broadcast!
- Katrine…

Birgitte Nyborg doesn't trump my kid.

Well, the rest of us
will get on with our work, then.

Any questions?

- No.
- Not me.

Great.

Hi, Mom.

Hi, sweetie. What's going on?

- You're home early.
- It's been quite the day.

How did it go with the police?
You didn't reply to my text.

No. Sorry.

It went okay, actually.

We may just get 30 days suspended.

And have to pay damages for the pigs.

Hi.

This is Alba.

- Hi, Alba.
- Hi.

So were you part
of the pig transport thing?

Yes.

- Do you need a hand?
- I got it.

The 17 pigs were probably thrilled
to die for a good cause.

- So you agree with the food industry?
- No, I don't.

I'm just voicing my opinion differently.

Don't we want to avoid innocent victims?

There might be fewer innocent victims

if your generation
didn't destroy the world.

And your generation has a bad habit
of always playing the victim

instead of creating some change!

That's what we're doing.

I disagree.

- But please...
- That's why we're activists.

Great that the two of you
could meet. Hello!

We're off. Alba, say bye.

Hello?

Sorry, it's a bit late.

No problem. It's not late up here.

I was just checking my email.

Well, I didn't succeed
in convincing Jens Enok Berthelsen.

- Did you catch the news?
- Yes.

I was watching.

You know what? I have a…

hypothetical question
I'd like to discuss with you.

It looks like I currently
have a choice between resigning

or changing my oil policy.

FROM: EMMY RASMUSSEN
ENJOYED G&Ts WITH YIU.

LIFE'S A BIT COMPLICATED.
HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND.

- Are you still there?
- Sure.

Don't resign.

I really don't like the oil, Birgitte.

I don't like the oil either,
but then I have to resign.

They won't miss me in Greenland anyway.

No, you may be right.

Okay.

So what are you thinking?

Do I give you arguments in favor
of fossil fuels? Or is that too crazy?

My back's against the wall, so…

I'm trying to figure out my options.

Yes.

I would focus on the world
being dependent on fossil fuels

for at least 30 or 40 years.

Yes.

Consumption is rising.

- We just don't talk about it.
- What?

Consumption is rising,
but nobody talks about it.

Birgitte, my phone is almost dead.

- Can we talk online?
- Sure.

- Great.
- I'll call you.

Shit.

INCOMING VIDEO CALL: BIRGITTE NYBORG

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Greenland is far away.
- Yes.

It took ages to get through.
You look really nice.

- Your hair.
- Oh, yeah. Yes.

Well, I'm meeting
with the Foreign Minister.

You have a ponytail.
That doesn't happen often.

You look ten years younger.

All right, listen.

OPEC. "Global oil consumption will be
record-breaking for the next five years."

In Denmark, we have days fueled
by wind or green energy, right?

Yes, in terms of heating our houses.

Not in terms of industry and transport.

Let's look at India, China, and the US.

- What do they use?
- Gasoline.

Great stuff. Keep going.

And where do we purchase…

Are you there?

Yes, I'm listening.

Where does the world purchase
the majority of its gasoline?

From the Gulf States,
primarily Saudi Arabia.

And they're not democracies,

and women have virtually no rights.

And they don't respect basic human rights.

We need the oil, but we don't like
the countries selling it.

We don't like them, no.

Moreover, Denmark would be able
to produce oil more sustainably

than anywhere else in the world.

So Denmark and Greenland need
to produce green, democratic oil.

Is that too far out?

Yes, but worth a shot.

Okay, but if I say that,
we need a new majority in Parliament.

We need to count to 90,
which we currently can't

because we lost a North Atlantic mandate.

You'll regain Jens Enok Berthelsen
with a change of politics,

but you'll lose the Solidarity Collective
and the Green Party.

That's 27 votes.

And your own party? You're pretty
hardcore on the climate agenda.

It's not a problem.
I'll set them straight.

So I need to find 27 votes.

- Yes.
- 18 from the New Right isn't enough.

The 27 from the Freedom Party
cost too much on immigration leaving…

Leaving me with the Liberals.

Let me talk to Jens Jakob Steen.

Exactly.

Some may think it's best that the two
of us don't spend much time together.

You're now supporting
fossil fuel in Greenland,

looking for support on the right.

- Hi, Bent.
- Hi.

- Long time no see.
- It's good to see you.

- Hi, yes.
- Hi.

I had to. You refused everybody else.

Right…

- What a lovely place.
- Indeed. We like it.

- I don't blame you.
- We really like it.

Yes.

- What a strange day.
- I'd say.

What will she do?

Fight to the bitter end and then resign.

She will not let
the PM unseat her. I guarantee it.

Was that your advice to her?

I only ever gave her tactical advice.
The ideals are her own.

- Are you ready?
- Yes, we're ready.

If you repeat the last sentence,
I'm sure somebody will shed a tear.

Okay.

Look at this.

I became a politician because…

I once had an opinion
on how this world should be.

I still do.

And cut to some of the comments.

Is there a press release?

- Did she resign?
- Easy. I know nothing at all.

Is the obituary all set?

Yes, actually. It'll be awesome.

Birgitte Nyborg leaves behind
quite the political legacy

as we bid farewell to the politician,

who became Denmark's first female PM.

I only taught Birgitte how to count to 90.

The ideals are her own.

It takes
great political courage to resign.

If she were here with me,

I'd say,

"I'm proud of you, my girl."

Get a grip.

You get a grip.

It is true that you want to unseat me
because I knew about a certain Russian?

- No other reason?
- You must have known about Gamov.

- Can you prove it?
- No.

But anything else is unlikely.

But the Liberals support
exploiting the oil.

And you have nothing against dealing with
a perhaps profoundly criminal Gamov.

But I can't withhold information on him.

That's politics.

There's a majority against you.

So we agree
that you don't care about Gamov.

Off the record, yes.

You just don't want me
using the climate as a reason

to prevent the Treasury
from making a fortune on the oil.

What are we really talking about?

What would the Liberals say if I,
and thus the government, chose

to exploit the oil in Greenland?

Are you offering me the oil
to save your political life?

Okay, Nyborg's secretary confirmed
that she'll be on the six o'clock news.

Great stuff.

Holy shit. They've changed
the parliamentary agenda again.

No vote of no confidence?

I think she may just resign
in the interview.

I know that look.
"Are you still Foreign Minister?"

You asked to speak to the ambassador
and trade attaché in a video call at 4:00.

I asked Oliver to reschedule.

You think I'll resign tomorrow
so my replacement can sort it?

- No, we...
- Rasmus, it's okay.

Any Permanent Secretary worth his salt

would have written a thank you speech
and arranged the reception.

I haven't.

I trust that you're the Minister
until you say otherwise.

Hans Eliassen won't like it,
but what do you think of the wording?

As a joint statement?

Yes. Come on.

"Thus, Greenland and Denmark
placed climate above the oil."

Did you grow up
on that long-life milk stuff?

Yes, I did.

You may have to get used to going
without fresh Danish milk up here.

But going without can be healthy. It…

builds character.

I can't be bothered to go on.

It makes no sense.

Everything's possible.

We don't know if your Minister
is still there tomorrow, or…

what the official policy may be.

- Let's just work, okay?
- Is Nyborg resigning?

You know something.

Does the Premier of Greenland maintain
that climate trumps oil,

or is Hans outmaneuvering her?

You know something.

Yes, so continuing this is pointless.

I'll take the first flight

to Nuuk tomorrow morning.

Okay.

We might never meet again.

That's probably for the best.

Are you saying I have no backbone?

I don't have one when I'm with you.

Quite a dramatic couple of days
for Birgitte Nyborg

since the Foreign Policy Committee meeting

during which Nyborg reportedly
evaded stakeholder questions

about the company that discovered the oil.

The matter took a serious turn for Nyborg,

not least when the Greenlandic MP,
Jens Enok Berthelsen,

withdrew his support of Nyborg
and thus the government.

He said Nyborg violated
the Ministerial Accountability Act

by deliberately withholding information…

Narciza! Is she struggling
with the technical terms?

"The Ministerial Accountability Act."

Prime Minister Stine Kragh
has expressed her support of Nyborg,

although she's been
remarkably quiet today.

Are these Nyborg's last hours
as Foreign Minister?

And what is the truth
in this complex matter

of oil, foreign, and security policies?

The Minister joins us in the studio.

Welcome, Birgitte Nyborg.
My first question.

Did you mislead
the Foreign Policy Committee?

- I definitely don't think I did.
- Camera one.

The ownership of the oil company
is quite complicated.

However, a majority
believe you misled them.

What's your comment?

It obviously affects me.

When a politician feels
they've strayed too far

from the people you represent,
you have to take action.

Which is why I have something to say.

- Holy crap!
- She's fucking resigning.

If she resigns,
we still want to know what happened.

We have to face the fact
that we live in a world

dependent on oil
for at least another 30-40 years.

What are you doing?

Most of the oil purchased by the West
is produced in the Persian Gulf.

By countries often at war with each other.

Countries in breach of basic human rights.

Undemocratic countries.

Where women are more or less oppressed.

So the question is,

do we continue to buy expensive oil
supporting countries we don't approve of?

Or do we, for a limited time only,

choose to produce our own oil?

As you know, Denmark's quite skilled at…

She's fucking changing politics, live!

So we've decided to look
into how we can responsibly

produce oil in Greenland.

Fucking get her, Narciza!

That sounds like new politics.

Does the government also
support Greenlandic independence?

No! What…

What the hell are you doing?
She's changing politics!

- Ask her!
- It's Pia's show.

- But we believe and hope that…
- It's fucking not her show!

Narciza, stick to the climate policy.

Do you believe Denmark
should profit from the oil in Greenland?

- Why isn't she doing it?
- She changed politics!

Stay on that point.

What are you doing?
We're in the middle of a show.

Ask Nyborg how she defends
now backing fossil fuels.

Excuse me, but I'm the editor here!

It's not good enough!

I want you to leave.

In conclusion, Birgitte Nyborg…

Who is Denmark's Foreign Secretary
tomorrow when the Committee reconvenes?

The same one as today.

- Thanks for coming.
- Thank you.

And now to the Tax Agency

where several employees
confirm that internal…

I wouldn't have
let you off the hook like that.

You know my job well enough
to know there are no freebies here.

What will you tell your voters?

You've made a major political U-turn.

And we could've discussed that
if you still had your old job.

But now you're the head of news
and decide to whom I speak on TV.

And the interview's over.

FROM: NADIA BARAZANI - CALL ME ASAP.

FROM: THOMAS MELDGAARD
OUR CLIMATE POLICY?

FROM: JON BERTHELSEN

YOU CAN'T DROP OUR CLIMATE POLICY
WITHOUT CONSULTING THE PARTY.

Well done.

Are you serious?

Yes.

So you agree with me
on the oil in Greenland?

You agree?

I don't create policy.
I'm a civil servant.

They've fucking trained you well.

- Do you want to know what I think?
- Not really.

Did the Ministry plan
my resignation reception today?

No.

Yes, you did. I can see it.

What did you plan?

Sparkling wine and little fruit tarts?
Or strawberry tarts from La Glace?

Oliver, what was it?

Okay.

Strawberry tarts.

Jon Berthelsen, your party leader
changed your policy live on air

regarding the climate policy
that won you the election.

What's your comment?

New Democrats always
pride themselves on being open

and being able to disagree.

Do I have any concerns

about the climate
and environmental consequences

caused by an oil adventure in Greenland?
The answer is yes. I'm concerned.

But if you're asking me
if I still trust Birgitte Nyborg as leader

of the New Democrats,
the answer is also yes.

Yes, I do.

Did you forget to inform the party?

Yes, but I did ask
for the PM's permission.

You're expected in the Committee.
I presume everything's okay.

Your car's waiting.

SIGNE KRAGH:
NICE TO SEE MY TALENTED FOREIGN MINISTER

Climate activists are outside protesting

in support of the environment
and against your statements.

Yes, I can see that.

I think I'll cycle today.

Hi.

I like your placards and posters.
I really do.

I'm glad to hear you say that…

…compared to those
polluting the rest of the world…

You look so nice, Benjamin.

- Hi, Benjamin.
- Hi.

Are you here?

I have my regular meeting
with the party press officers.

- How long have they been at it?
- An hour and 15 minutes.

Earlier, Nyborg had
a direct dialogue with protesters.

She may be many things,
but she's got great people skills.

She does. Anything else?

I tried catching the PM,

but she refuses to comment
until the Committee's done.

Of course.

There's some sort of bitch fight
between Kragh and Nyborg.

Nyborg's in a different league than Kragh,
and Kragh knows it.

You admire her.

- I admire the politician.
- They're coming out.

Birgitte Nyborg!

- Did you get a slap on the wrist?
- I did, but I won't be losing any sleep.

Now we can finally get to work.

Political commentators
call your change of policy

"a historical Greenland roll."
Any comments?

I willingly embrace that term.

Anyone who's been to Greenland knows
that performing a Greenland roll means

that you continue forward
in the same direction and keep your cool.

- Thank you.
- How…

Birgitte Nyborg…

Jens Jakob Steen!

A slap on the wrist
is not a vote of no confidence.

Did she get off lightly?

There's no proof that she knew
she misled the Committee.

But the matter was handled badly,
hence the slap on the wrist.

As leader of the Liberals,
I'm happy and proud

that we convinced the government

that we can't ignore oil
worth several thousand billion,

especially as Greenland
wants to exploit the oil.

Jens Jakob Steen, what's…

Will you let Asger know?

- I will.
- Thanks.

Jens Jakob. Do you have a minute?

Yes.

She got off lightly?

She'll get hell for changing policy.

A slap on the wrist means nothing.

Since it won't be a secret for long,
what was she asked during the meeting?

That's confidential.

I'll say a name. If you don't reply,
it might be the right one?

Mikhail Gamov?

Thank you.

TUESDAY FLOWERS

It wasn't a great day for democracy.

All the politicians forgot
what they were mad about.

They just wanted
to be a two-car household.

Are you asking your highly paid reporter
to give up all the oil documentation

we were granted access to?

No.

Do you want a hand?

Help yourself. There's plenty.

- Text messages.
- That's my bag.

Congratulations on your Premier
supporting oil.

I know what you want to say.

I hate politicians
who always change their opinions too.

Yes, but the silver lining is

that it may mean profit negotiations
for Denmark and Greenland.

And maybe you'll be the one from

Greenland who will…

And I might be
the one from Denmark negotiating.

Do you remember what I said
about going without?

It's good for you?

HI, CLIMATE TRAITOR
LOVE, THE PIG BUTCHER

- Do you want coffee?
- Yes, please.

TEXTS FROM OLIVER HJORTH
APRIL 15 2022 - MAY 9 2022

HI! OLIVER HJORTH.
SECRETARY TO BIRGITTE NYBORG.

DOES THE SWEDISH FOREIGN MINISTRY
KNOW ABOUT MIKHAIL GAMOV,

AND COULD SOFIA HELLSTRÖM MEET
WITH NYBORG BEFORE THE N5 MEETING?

Bloody hell,
we can unseat Birgitte Nyborg.

It's from Birgitte's secretary.

He's asking the Swedish Foreign Minister
to meet with Birgitte about Gamov.

The text is before the meeting
where she denied knowledge of Gamov.

I'll be damned.

Subtitle translation by:
Helle Kaiser-Nielsen