Danish economy faces 'darkest chapter' as pandemic hits growth, finance minister says

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's economy could shrink by up to 6% this year and the country faces the "darkest chapter in its economic history" due to damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen said on Thursday.The government proposes offering loans to small and medium size businesses worth up to 35 billion Danish crowns ($5.10 billion) by refunding VAT payments made in March.The extra liquidity would come on top of already announced economic support measures to..