Former PET special agent Stiig Waever comments on the assault on the Danish Prime Minister; "The Worst-Case Scenario"

2024-10-03

According to security expert Stiig Waever, the recent assault on the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen represents the ultimate challenge for any security detail. While Danish politicians remain accessible to the public, especially during election campaigns, Waever emphasizes that even with constant bodyguard presence, unforeseen incidents like this test the limits of preventive measures. Read more on how the team reacted and what it means for future political security.