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  • Around 70% of internationals come here to work or study – And this is why retention is a problem

    Around 70% of internationals come here to work or study – And this is why retention is a problem

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    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.

  • More internationals are leaving Denmark, and retention rates are declining

    More internationals are leaving Denmark, and retention rates are declining

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    Figures for 2024 from Statistics Denmark show that the main issues faced by internationals in Denmark remain unaddressed. The number of people leaving the country last year increased and is now close to an all-time high.

  • A human touch can keep Europe’s elderly in the labor market

    A human touch can keep Europe’s elderly in the labor market

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    The Copenhagen Post

    In many European countries, the older generations are on the verge of retirement. In Northern Europe, companies and organizations are better than elsewhere in Europe at getting seniors to work after retirement age. Some simple tools seem to work

  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

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    Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Tristan Fender

    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.

  • Solutions for a more equitable job market

    Solutions for a more equitable job market

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    Isha Thapa

    In the second part of Isha Thapa’s analysis on South Asian Women’s struggles to get a grip on the Danish Labor Market, focus is on potential solutions to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and merit-based labor market. Full participation of educated immigrants could offer significant economic and social benefits.

  • Copenhagen Capacity launches campaign to attract international researchers to Denmark

    Copenhagen Capacity launches campaign to attract international researchers to Denmark

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    Benedicte Vagner

    A new pilot project by Copenhagen Capacity will attempt to bring new international researchers to Denmark within the bio-solution, power to x, and neuroscience fields. The project and campaign is focusing on independence in research and work-life balance to attract internationals. 

  • “Diversity brings success and Denmark needs internationals”

    “Diversity brings success and Denmark needs internationals”

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    Bernardo Basilici Menini and Tristan Fender

    The Copenhagen Post interviewed the president and CEO of Lundbeck, Charl van Zyl. Originally from South Africa, he has lived in the USA, Japan, the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland. He explains that “Companies succeed when different ideas and ways of thinking meet.”

  • Embracing Danish culture and finding your place

    Embracing Danish culture and finding your place

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    Kinga Szabo Christensen

    From moving to Denmark at 18 years old to being part of the Board of Management at Denmark’s largest employers and business organization, Kinga Szabo Christensen, Deputy Director General at Dansk Industri, shares personal and professional insights with the readers of The Copenhagen Post, into why and how international candidates play a crucial role in the Danish labor market.