With a signature, Queen Margrethe made her son King Frederik X. His ambition is to become “a unifying king of tomorrow.”
Denmark salutes King Frederik X
With a signature, Queen Margrethe made her son King Frederik X. His ambition is to become “a unifying king of tomorrow.”

Major agreement removes rules and money from public job placement
In a broad political agreement, the government and right-wing parties have decided to simplify the rules and cut bureaucracy. Time will tell whether it will be easier to be unemployed and find your way around the Danish job system.
Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record
New data from Boligsiden shows a continued rise in housing prices across Denmark. In several regions, prices have reached or surpassed previous peak levels from the pandemic period, with apartment prices now at their highest level ever recorded
Thousands of Danes join boycott of U.S. products amid political frustration
A fast-growing Danish Facebook group with 93,000 members is organizing a boycott of U.S. goods, sharing alternatives and practical advice in response to Trump-era politics and recent global tensions.
Climate Minister apologizes and saves his political life
With the help of the North Atlantic mandates, Lars Aagaard fends off a storm from the entire opposition. This is the first time that the government is in danger of falling into a minority, this on a matter that does not seem politically substantial
Danish government presents 4.6 billion DKK investment in psychiatry reform
The government has introduced a new national psychiatry plan that includes support for children, faster diagnosis, new patient rights, and more mental health staff. The budget will rise by 35%. If approved, it will be the largest investment in psychiatric care in Denmark’s history
New tender round to expand IB education in Denmark as student numbers rise
To support the expansion of International Baccalaureate (IB) in Denmark, the Ministry of Children and Education is initiating a tender round to establish possible additional public contracts. Secondary education institutions have until the 1st of October to apply to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB)
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The net migration of internationals from many countries is declining
Data analyst Kelly Rasmussen analyzes how internationals from different nationalities have varying retention rates in Denmark. Her calculations cover the last decades and show how people from wealthier democracies tend to leave more than others
“We need brave politicians who listen to internationals”
Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity, comments on the 2024 immigration data and the trend of more and more internationals leaving the country. “We have done much over the last 15 years, and now we need to do more.”
Around 70% of internationals come here to work or study – And this is why retention is a problem
According to Danmarks Statistik, of the 83,216 who moved to Denmark in 2024, 54,614 people immigrated to either work or study. This means that low retention is a real problem.