The fact that the frigate Iver Huitfeldt did not have an up-to-date weapon system and that the Minister of Defense was not informed about it has thrown the defense into a serious crisis. This is happening as the negotiations to invest up to DKK 200 billion kroner in Danish defense is due
Missed shots – Chief of Defence’s future hangs in balance
The fact that the frigate Iver Huitfeldt did not have an up-to-date weapon system and that the Minister of Defense was not informed about it has thrown the defense into a serious crisis. This is happening as the negotiations to invest up to DKK 200 billion kroner in Danish defense is due

Getting internationals to Lolland is one job – making them stay is another entirely
One of the most successful places in Denmark for internationals to relocate is Lolland. The island between Germany and Sjælland – and a good distance from Copenhagen – has an international school, beautiful nature and a well-established international community.
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
A demonstration against the U.S. took place in Copenhagen, something not seen in a long time
It was back in 2003, that a crowd of ordinary people last protested against the U.S. After all this time, on Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy for a demonstration.
“We want to attract more internationals to rural areas”: interview with government Minister Dahlin
The Copenhagen Post interviewed Morten Dahlin, Minister for Urban and Rural Affairs and Nordic Cooperation. He explains that the government will attract foreign labor to rural areas with new industrial parks, better services, and strong local communities
The Lynch Interviews: Dina Rosenmeier
Stuart Lynch is a writer, theatre director, and Butoh Dancer and, since the late 90s, a prominent figure in Danish dance, theatre, and performance. For The Copenhagen Post, he writes The Lynch Interviews. In this one, he sits down with actor Dina Rosenmeier, currently the lead in the production ‘Grounded’ at Literaturhaus, Copenhagen.
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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.