Morning Briefing – Tuesday, May 7

The Copenhagen Post’s daily digest of what the Danish press is reporting

DF in rage over Somalia funds

Right-wing Dansk Folkeparti (DF) is fuming at the news that the development minister, Christian Friis Bach (Radikale), is expected to announce the donation of 75 million kroner to war-torn Somalia today. DF spokesperson Hans Kristian Skibby called the donation “insane” and feared that the money would be spent on financing further conflict in the country. –TV2 News

Danish pedagogy embraced in China

Danish pedagogic style has become coveted in China, where parents want their children to experience more play and creativity. VIA University College is behind an initiative to introduce Nordic-inspired kindergartens in Chengdu and Chongqing that cater up to 100 children each. – DR News

Opposition wants tax authorities investigated

Opposition parties Venstre and Konservative do not have faith in tax authority Skat's ability to properly investigate high-profile tax cases. The parties argued that Skat utilised dubious methods in its handling of cases involving PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s husband Stephen Kinnock, photo model Camilla Vest Nielsen, and former Pandora tycoon Jesper ‘Kasi’ Nielsen. – Berlingske

Seeing the doctor could cost a bundle

The public could risk having to pay up to 900 kroner per consultation if the doctors follow through on their threat to end the co-operation with the public sector as of September 1. Each individual doctor could set his or her own consultation price with no guarantee that the councils will refund the entire amounts to patients afterwards. – Jyllands-Posten

PFA taking on the banks

The nation’s biggest pension fund, PFA, is planning a direct attack on the pension funds operated by Danske Bank and Nordea Bank, which control the private pension market. The move will include taking over 49 percent of the small and medium sized banks’ pension fund, Letpension, giving PFA access to 400,000 customers. – Børsen

Thousands popping pills they don’t need

There are about 300,000 Danes currently on ‘happy pills’ against depression, but according to a leading doctor, ten percent of them are taking medicine even though it doesn’t help them. Instead of relief from depression, they just get the side effects of pain, heart issues, impotence and dizziness. – Videnskab.dk

Majka slips in the Giro

Team Saxo-Tinkoff’s big hope in the overall standings, Rafal Majka, lost 34 seconds to some of his main rivals yesterday in the third stage of the Giro d’Italia. The young Pole finished 50 seconds behind stage winner Luca Paolini (Katusha) and is currently sitting in 26th place in the overall standings. – Sporten.dk

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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