Morning Briefing – Wednesday, June 5

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

Vestager: Spend more money

Economy and internal affairs minister, Margrethe Vestager (Radikale), urged councils nation-wide to spend more money after a survey revealed that they were spending less than permitted. The survey, compiled by Epinion for trade union FOA, showed that every fourth council is set to spend less than their budget allows while just a few expect to spend more. – Politiken

Hong Kong halts import of Danish poultry and eggs

Hong Kong has temporarily suspended the importation of poultry and eggs from parts of Denmark and the Netherlands after a group of grey ducks north of Viborg were found to be infected with H7 bird flu. Last year, Hong Kong imported about 2,300 tonnes of poultry and around 80,000 eggs from Denmark. – Jyllands-Posten

Solar panel demand increasing

Much-debated loopholes in solar panel laws have created growing demand for the panels. Topdanmark, the country’s largest insurer in the agricultural sector, has insured nearly 5,000 solar panel systems and said they receive insurance requests on new installations daily. – Berlingske

International school opening in Billund

The International School of Billund will open in August for children from zero to third grade. Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, part of the Lego dynasty, is behind the school and said that the school will make the area more attractive for people to settle. Today, 44 percent of those working in Billund live in another council. – Ingeniøren

Faster diagnosis for psychological illnesses

The government has teamed up with the health care regions to ensure that those suffering from psychological illnesses receive faster diagnoses.  The diagnosis guarantee will be implemented in September 1, 2014 with a goal of reducing diagnosis time to one month by September, 2015. – Kristeligt-Dagblad

Partners bail on SAS

SAS has lost two of its biggest partner airlines; Lufthansa and United Airlines. SAS earned at least 500 million Swedish kroner annually flying customers in and out of Europe in cooperation with those partners, according to airline sources. – Børsen

Danes Czech in with mauling

The Danish under-19 football team began their Elite round Euro qualification in style by beating the Czech Republic 5-0 yesterday in Portugal. The win was secured thanks to two goals from Kenneth Zohore, a Czech own goal and one each from Danny Amankwa and Patrick da Silva. Denmark takes on Bulgaria tomorrow, who were thrashed by hosts Portugal 0-7. – Bold.dk

TOP STORIES

  • Who counts as Danish? The dangerous politics of identity and fear

    Who counts as Danish? The dangerous politics of identity and fear

    In Denmark, the “Great Replacement” theory is no longer confined to the fringes of far-right conspiracies: it’s making its way into mainstream discourse. For Mira C. Skadegård, associate professor at Aalborg University in Copenhagen and expert in structural discrimination, its growing popularity reveals a “deep, irrational fear that politicians are capitalizing on”

  • Belonging is a big challenge, and many internationals find it hard to become part of the tribe

    Belonging is a big challenge, and many internationals find it hard to become part of the tribe

    Second episode of the series about how internationals are doing in Denmark. This one is about belonging: while many internationals say they are struggling to find a place in the Danish tribe, many initiatives have been launched and organisations are working. The challenge, at this point, seems to be bringing them together.

  • 3daysofdesign starts today

    3daysofdesign starts today

    With hundreds of events, world-class brands, and tens of thousands of visitors, the main design festival in Scandinavia and Northern Europe is about to start. Keep it Real is the theme for the 2025 edition

  • Danish media are saying that soon immigrants will replace Danes – And this is dangerous

    Danish media are saying that soon immigrants will replace Danes – And this is dangerous

    A demographic projection by SDU, made for Politiken, claimed that by 2096, immigrants and their descendants could outnumber Danes of Danish origin. The report sparked a national debate, especially due to the framing of a possible “replacement.” Critics, including researchers from the Rockwool Foundation, called the calculation flawed and misleading, saying that there is a “racist logic” behind it.

  • Jobs, housing, and paperwork: these are the struggles that internationals face in Denmark

    Jobs, housing, and paperwork: these are the struggles that internationals face in Denmark

    Many internationals in Denmark face ongoing challenges, with finding a job as the biggest hurdle. Being overcharged for housing comes second, while paperwork is a major obstacle for non-EU citizens.

  • Broløbet runs into logistical problems

    Broløbet runs into logistical problems

    Each day, over 18,000 cars use the Øresund bridge between Denmark and Sweden. The 8km bridge and 4km of connecting tunnel are vital for the two countries, but one thing is certain- they’re firmly off-limits to pedestrians

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Career

  • Job vacancies rise in Denmark

    Job vacancies rise in Denmark

    After a decline during 2022–2023, the number of vacancies has been increasing since 2024. However, there are still differences between geographical areas and industries

  • Most people in Denmark find jobs through ads and networking, survey shows

    Most people in Denmark find jobs through ads and networking, survey shows

    A survey conducted on 18,000 people shows that one-third of those interviewed found a job through their personal network, the same proportion as those who found a job via job advertisements. Institutional channels, like job centers, lag behind

  • Who gets left out of Denmark’s labor boom?

    Who gets left out of Denmark’s labor boom?

    According to Danmarks Statistik, the country’s total employment rate stands at 78,2%. That figure drops to 71.9% for immigrants from Western countries, and 63.3% for immigrants from non-Western countries

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