Today’s headlines – Thursday, Dec 6

SF deputy chairman steps down
Mathias Tesfaye, the deputy chairman of Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF), has decided to step down due to disagreements with the party over direction it has taken after Annette Vilhelmsen assumed the reins in early October. Tesfaye will remain a member of SF, but will withdraw from the party’s leadership. Tesfaye backed Astrid Krag’s losing bid to become SF leader after Villy Søvndal had stepped down. – Politiken

Marianne Jelved named new culture minister
The veteran MP takes over for fellow Radikale member Uffe Elbæk, who stepped down amid nepotism allegations yesterday. See full story

German legal battle threatens Danish banks
A 2011 verdict in Germany allowing compensation to bank customers who have lost money on certain types of investments could set a precedent for similar cases to be opened up against Danish banks. Danish borrowers look to be initiating their own compensation claims against banks here that have racked up billion-kroner losses on risky ‘swap contracts’. One law firm, Rödstenen, reports already receiving over 50 requests and expects the first cases to land in court this spring. – Berlingske

Maersk accused of spying
Shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk has been accused by an American longshoremen’s union of spying on its representatives at the shipping terminal in Los Angeles, California. ILWU accuses Maersk of tapping its phones and spying on union representatives, leading to an eight-day strike that has paralysed the seven container terminals in the Los Angeles area. Maersk’s docking division, APM Terminals, has rejected the claims. – Børsen

More money, no new demands for private schools
Private schools look to be the big winners of the government’s proposed school reform. Although private schools are not funded by the state, they do receive state subsides, and according to the proposal, prviate school subsidies would increase at the same pace as public school budgets. But unlike public schools, they will not be required to meet the requirements set out in the reform. – Jyllands-Posten

Weather
A little snow, otherwise sunny. Highs around -1 C, temperatures falling to around -11 C overnight. Light to moderate winds. – DMI

TOP STORIES

  • “No one seems to stand up for internationals”

    “No one seems to stand up for internationals”

    “To some extent, Denmark is not fair to internationals.” Nichlas Walsted, 34 years old, is the CEO of Swap Language, a provider of Danish lessons to more than 10,000 internationals. Tens of thousands of people follow him, and he advocates for internationals: “Because no one else does. I can’t think of a single politician or well-known person in Denmark who stands up for them,” he says.

  • Busy Copenhagen Airport nets a nice profit for the Danish State

    Busy Copenhagen Airport nets a nice profit for the Danish State

    Almost 30 million passengers travelled to or from Copenhagen Airport in 2024. The profit was 1.4 billion DKK and both figures are expected to grow in 2025. Expansions continue, and investments are being made in continued progress

  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Greenlandic election seen as positive by experts

    Greenlandic election seen as positive by experts

    Last night’s Greenlandic election resulted in a surprising landslide victory for the moderate party Demokraatit, who won 30 percent of the votes – a 20 percent rise for the party since the last election.

  • Greenland moves to the right

    Greenland moves to the right

    A very surprising election gives victory to the right-wing opposition party Demokraatit. The incumbent center-left coalition loses spectacularly. Greenland – and Denmark – anxiously await upcoming government negotiations

  • Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Copenhagen Capacity has launched a survey for all internationals living in Denmark to find out if they are happy here and what challenges they face. The Copenhagen Post is the media partner for this initiative. You can find the survey below in the article.

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  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    A study reveals how only the massive influx of non-Western immigrants has saved many areas in Denmark from a decline in the workforce and a consequently shrinking economy

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    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.

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