The Danish Connection: 26 November 2024

Today, we bring you a roundup of news from the past two weeks, including the conclusion of the investigation into the Børsen fire, metro prices going up, and record numbers of international workers in Denmark

We discuss also the Danwatch investigation revealing Danish pension funds’ investments in private equity funds linked to major fossil fuel projects, and why they neglected to mention them in their climate reports.

Additionally, talk about how a Danish family came into possession of Etruscan artifacts from Italy dated 400 BC bought, and why they want to give them back.

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In collaboration with @cphpost

  • Hosted by @_mariaeva_ and @rachsheary and @melissamarchi
  • Edited by @melissamarchi
  • Music by @frandepian 
  • Cover Picture by @kammarad 
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    Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

  • Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.

  • Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.