The Dark

Here comes Danish winter. Once, I had coffee sucked from its cup, as a frosty hurricane dived into the tiny hole in the lid, ripped it off, and pulled my drink out with it.

You should work more, we are told

The most pressing political issue right now is the shortage of labor. According to the government there is a solution: you should work more. However, this does not resonate with public opinion as many people already feel overburdened with work.

The secret to leading Danes, part II

Signe Biering is an executive coach, trained in psychology, with a background in diplomacy.

Make love and work less

The philosophy of Aktiv Dødshjaelp

Assisted death: In this article I’m going to appeal to your senses and your philosophical mind.

Getting a job

Your A-kasse will be filled with smiley happy people called Mikkel and Thilde who happily speak English, offer you coffee and have comfortable home lives. The Jobcenter, however, will be the polar opposite.

A new era of Danish immigration policy is coming

Labor shortage is a big challenge for Denmark. Could it spell the demise of the harsh immigration policy that has dominated the political scene for years?

More Attention Required

“As parents, we’d both noticed he found certain basic tasks challenging for some years.” Adrian Mackinder shares his son’s journey to ADD diagnosis in Denmark.

A bumpy ride to Permanent Residency: Family reunification in Denmark

“I feel moved by what being Danish has given my children. Every child should be entitled to this security. But one thing my Danish kids still don’t have is the right to keep their non-Danish parent in the country.”