Today’s front pages – Tuesday, April 30

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

Danish sperm donor system questioned after case in England

A case in England involving a woman who was sentenced to five years in prison for forcing her 14-year-old daughter to inseminate herself with Danish donor sperm has led to a discussion about whether Danish sperm is sold in secure enough environments. The English woman bought the donor sperm from Cyros over the internet. – Berlingske

The government’s train fund hanging by a thread

The government’s plan to raise 27.5 billion kroner from the taxation of oil companies in order to finance railway infrastructure upgrades is hanging by a thin thread. A new analysis by consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie showed that funds obtained from taxing the oil sector would only generate a maximum of 15.4 billion kroner. – Jyllands-Posten

Growth plan foundation crumbling

New seeds of doubt about the government’s new growth plan ‘Vækstplan DK’ were sown after business confidence fell to its lowest level since October 2009. When the government revealed the growth plan on February 26, growth was expected at 1.3 percent. In March, that was downgraded to 0.75 percent and now growth is expected to be at 0.4 percent or lower. – Børsen

Control team to stop wage dumping

Led by Mayor Frank Jensen (S), the City Council wants to set up its own control team to make 430 annual control visits in the hunt for companies and subcontractors who do not pay their workers properly. Jensen will set five million kroner, and six to eight people, aside for the task. –Politiken

NHLers ready for World Championships

Winger Mikkel Bødker of the Phoenix Coyotes was given the green light by his club yesterday to represent Denmark in the upcoming ice hockey World Championships in Stockholm. Bødker joins young defenseman Oliver Lauridsen (Philadelphia Flyers) as the only two NHL players available so far, although Philip Larsen (Dallas Stars) could also join. – Sporten.dk

Traffic authority apologises for wrong figures

The traffic authorities, Trafikstyrelsen, said it was wrong last week when it said that the new 27.5 billion kroner ‘Timeplanen’ (hour plan) rail investment would only generate 4,190 new passengers. Instead, Trafikstyrelsen now announced that the mistake was down to a misunderstanding and that the actual figure was closer to 26,000. – Ingeniøren

TOP STORIES

  • The international who shaped Copenhagen

    The international who shaped Copenhagen

    Anna Maria Indrio is one of the most important architects in Denmark, having contributed to shaping Copenhagen into what it is today. Among her best-known projects are the extension of SMK and Arken, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Darwin Centre in London. She moved here 60 years ago, when “Copenhagen was gray and dormant. Predictions suggested it would become depopulated. But putting people at the center changed everything,” she said

  • Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Fees were raised to reflect processing costs and curb repeat applications, creating debate over whether the new charges erect barriers to political participation for internationals.

  • Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    According to a report by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, internationals’ contribution is 12% of the country’s GDP. In 2023, it was 322 billion DKK, and in 2008, it was 136 billion DKK. “Internationals make a gigantic difference in our prosperity and welfare,” comments Morten Langager, the Director of Dansk Erhverv.

  • Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    With half of its staff being international, the BioInnovation Institute reflects Denmark’s broader transformation into a global innovation hub. But can the country—and Europe—keep up the pace? “If reforms are made now, we can close the gap in ten years,” explains BII’s CEO

  • Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Two months ago, the Danish PM announced that military equipment should be purchased in a hurry. The first plans for the sea are now ready. Additional plans for warships will follow this summer.

  • International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.

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