Articles from The Local Denmark (16)
Inside Denmark: The concerning rise in hostility towards legally resident foreigners
Our weekly column Inside Denmark takes a look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week we look at the increasingly hardline demands from the Danish People’s...
Which of Europe's anti-immigration parties are the most extreme?
The rise of anti-immigration parties in Europe shows that the far-right doesn't have to be in power to push its agenda and influence policy making. The Local's Conor Faulkner takes a look around...
Danish shipping giant Maersk lifts outlook as China exports defy trade tensions
Danish shipping giant Maersk reported a drop in third-quarter net profit on Thursday, but it raised its outlook for the year as resilient Chinese exports buoyed container volumes despite global...
'I enjoy jokes about Swedes': Your verdict on the Danish sense of humour
Subtle and ironic or superficial and stupid? We asked our readers what they thought about the Danish sense of humour.
Danish supermarkets in spat over title of country’s largest discount chain
A new sector analysis has named Rema 1000 Denmark’s largest discount supermarket chain, but rival Netto has other ideas.
How Denmark could give its confusing exam grade system an upgrade
A government proposal could see Denmark’s numbered exam grading system made a little easier to understand.
'Extremist': Danish far-right party slammed over new remigration policy
The leader of the national conservative Danish People’s Party (DF), Morten Messerschmidt, has called for thousands of foreign nationals to be deported from Denmark.
New US Ambassador to Denmark avoids comment on Trump Greenland plan
The new US Ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, attended an audience with King Frederik on Tuesday but avoided directly addressing President Donald Trump’s stated objective of taking control of Greenland.
Danish government wants more lenient mortgages to help first-time home buyers
Denmark’s government says it wants to make it easier for first-time home buyers to get a mortgage.
Can all British residents of Denmark vote in the local elections?
Denmark’s election rules allow foreign residents of the country to vote in local elections, but restrictions apply for non-EU nationals. How do the rules apply to British citizens?
Danish music rights group sues AI music platform Suno
Danish music rights group Koda said on Tuesday that it was suing the American AI music platform Suno, accusing it of training its model for music creation on copyrighted songs.
International student enrolments on Danish courses hit by new rules
New rules have cut international student enrolments for certain types of ‘unaccredited’ programmes, according to Denmark’s immigration ministry.
How foreign residents can vote in Denmark’s 2025 local elections
Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who live in Denmark are eligible to vote in upcoming regional and municipal elections.
COMPARE: Which country in Europe is the easiest to retire to?
Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe.
EXPLAINED: What’s the difference between a municipality and a region in Denmark?
Voters in Denmark's local elections -- including many foreign nationals who live in the country -- decide the makeup of both municipal councils and regional boards. What is the difference between...
Why should foreign residents vote in Denmark's local elections?
If you find Denmark's multiple political parties and consensus system a bit opaque, fear not. The upcoming municipal and regional elections are about things you have opinions on — from healthcare...