Today’s front pages – Thursday, Feb 28

The Copenhagen Post’s daily digest of what the Danish dailies are reporting on their front pages

Voters want SF out of government…

Every second voter who cast their ballot for Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF) in the last election thinks that SF should step out of the government. As part of the political fallout from the government's growth package, a survey by Megafon revealed that 51 percent of previous SF voters want party leader Annette Vilhelmsen and her colleagues to leave their ministerial posts. Only 23 percent of the former SF voters wanted their party to remain in government. – Politiken

…and so do SF politicians

A number of Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF) politicians argue that new party leader Annette Vilhelmsen has failed to make her mark and want out of the government coalition. A survey by Berlingske Research found that 76 out of the 113 SF local politicians and party association heads, a full 67 percent, found that the freshly released growth package, Vækstplan DK, “definitely did not” or “didn’t satisfactorily” contain enough of an SF ideological fingerprint. – Berlingske

Intermediaries reject Thorning-Schmidt’s explanations

Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt (Socialdemokraterne) defended her decision to reduce corporate taxes by contending that 19 union representatives asked for it. But a number of the representatives that Thorning-Schmidt held council with last week concerning the growth plan have rejected the notion that they supported slashing the corporate tax. While the group may have supported the growth package as a whole, “most people were against the corporate tax cut,” one of the representatives, Flemming Andersen, said. – Jyllands-Posten

DONG could be listed by 2014

DONG Energy could be listed on the stock exchange in the near future after the state-owned energy company's annual report revealed that it desperately needs the funds. Last month, DONG was criticised for its poor investments and it is in need of between six to eight billion kroner immediately, either from external investors or from the state, and becoming listed would allow the money to be obtained from private stockholders. DONG could be listed on the stock exchange as early as 2014-2015. – Børsen




  • What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

    What do Danes do for “Vinterferie”?

    As tradition has it, many Danes take a week off for Vinterferie next week. Or the week after. It’s a bit confusing, especially since Christmas and New Year’s Holiday are not far away. What’s going on?

  • The educational options for internationals in Denmark

    The educational options for internationals in Denmark

    Denmark offers free public education, but private schools and universities for non-EU students require tuition. Language is a barrier, with international schools available for children and limited English-taught university programs. In 2024, Denmark expanded university seats for internationals and introduced an HF-international program in Aarhus.

  • Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF program for internationals

    Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF program for internationals

    Aarhus Gymnasium is launching Denmark’s first HF-international program in August, offering young adult internationals an alternative to IB programs with a focus on career-oriented education and Danish language learning. Unlike IB, it reduces academic pressure while providing access to vocational schools and professional bachelor’s degrees

  • Top Danish companies report strong financial performance

    Top Danish companies report strong financial performance

    Some of Denmark’s leading companies reported solid financial results for 2024, with Lundbeck, Demant, and Vestas seeing growth, while Pandora tackled rising production costs with price increases and cost-saving measures.

  • Greenland restricts foreign property purchases and election donations

    Greenland restricts foreign property purchases and election donations

    These days, the Greenlandic institutions are approving two new norms to restrict, reduce, or ban the possibility for foreign citizens to buy real estate on the island, as well as for political parties to receive large amounts of money from foreign donors.

  • “The retention of international labor is one of the biggest problems,” EY’s director says on integration 

    “The retention of international labor is one of the biggest problems,” EY’s director says on integration 

    In the interest of both native companies and international workers, Ernst & Young (EY) Head of Immigration Rikke Gahrn Wolfsen recommends a change within the Danish integration culture. “The retention of international labor is one of the biggest problems we’re facing at the moment,” she says.