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Government with remarkable signal – skilled labor is the ‘new currency’

A breath of fresh air for internationals in Denmark: top dogs name the shortage of skilled labor as the most pressing national issue.

A breath of fresh air for internationals in Denmark: top dogs name the shortage of skilled labor as the most pressing national issue.

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