Opinion

  • The etiquette around moving apartment

    The etiquette around moving apartment

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    Moving in Denmark involves unexpected challenges, like missing light fittings and curtain rails, strained friendships during relocations, and bureaucratic demands, write Conrad Molden, an English comedian in Denmark, and columnist of The Copenhagen Post

  • Copenhagen must be better at embracing international citizens and students

    Copenhagen must be better at embracing international citizens and students

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    Emil Moselund

    There isn’t sufficient political will to genuinely make life easier for international citizens and students. A mapping study identifies 22 barriers in Copenhagen. In the 2025 budget agreement, the Social Liberal Party (Radikale Venstre) has allocated funds for new initiatives, but honestly, it’s not enough to address all 22 barriers. However, it’s a start.

  • 12 tools for managing a selfish leader

    12 tools for managing a selfish leader

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    12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader by Josefine Campbell explores strategies for navigating challenging leadership dynamics. Through the story of Marie, a middle manager, the book offers practical tools to protect personal energy, foster resilience, and combat selfish leadership. It empowers individuals to thrive professionally and contribute to positive workplace cultures.

  • Make your voice heard as an expat

    Make your voice heard as an expat

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    Robin Dickheiwer

    In my last op-ed, I made the case that we, expats living in Denmark, need to step up if we want to tackle the headaches that seem baked into expat life—e.g., counterintuitive laws and endless paperwork. With almost 16% of Denmark’s population made up of internationals, we actually have the numbers to influence real change. But after publishing the last op-ed, several readers contacted me and asked: Okay, but what can we actually do?

  • “How on earth do you learn all those lines?” 

    “How on earth do you learn all those lines?” 

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    This is the question actors are often asked. Actors dread it because they always hope that their performance was what mattered most, not the mechanics of getting there

  • Who are the internationals in Denmark, and what will make them thrive here?

    Who are the internationals in Denmark, and what will make them thrive here?

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    Sa’ar K. Gershon

    In the second part of an analysis of internationals coming to Denmark, statistician Sa’ar Karp Gershon shares insights on what can be done today and soon to promote better prospects of foreigners in Denmark

  • Should I stay or should I go?

    Should I stay or should I go?

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    David Zepernick

    Expats are welcome, but rarely stay for long. Do we dare to ask why?

  • Danes can live with Trump – but we root for Kamala

    Danes can live with Trump – but we root for Kamala

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    Nicolai Kampmann

    You won’t find many Danes who hope Donald Trump wins the presidential election on Tuesday. After all, last time he wanted to buy Greenland from us. But the US is probably Denmark’s best friend in the world, even if the admiration is declining

  • A silent yet growing community

    A silent yet growing community

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    Robin Dickheiwer

    Denmark is home to a growing number of internationals, with migrants making up 15.9 percent of the population. However, there is a lack of political engagement from our community, which is concerning given our growing numbers.

  • Retention is the new attraction

    Retention is the new attraction

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    Kelly Rasmussen

    Many people every year choose to move to Denmark and Denmark in turn spends a lot of money to attract and retain this international talent. Are they staying though? If they leave, do they go home or elsewhere? Looking at raw figures, we can see that Denmark is gradually becoming more international but not everyone is staying. 

  • Denmark’s education system needs to better align with international schools

    Denmark’s education system needs to better align with international schools

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    Kelly Rasmussen

    Denmark has announced a reform of the education system, including scrapping 10th grade. But this will take the Danish system out of step with international schooling, which is 11 years long, while Danish will be 10. How do you fit 11 years into 10? There are various administratively tricky solutions, and the impact on international schools in Denmark will be significant.

  • Reptilicus

    Reptilicus

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    Conrad Molden

    Next time you’re looking for a Danish film to watch, spare a thought for Denmark’s only giant monster film ‘Reptilicus’ – a 1960s cult-classic with puppets, bad acting, bazookas, and a prehistoric reptilian beast rampaging through Amager.