CATEGORIESTesting the limits of the European Court of Human Rights
Danish courts often overturn deportation orders for foreign criminals in order to satisfy obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. While the government is now seeking international backing to allow national courts more say on deportation, critics argue that the issue lies with the Danish courts and their overly strict interpretation of the convention
Skyscrapers versus sunbathers
The new Postgrunden development is expected to make 4,700 workplaces and raise around 43 million kroner in annual tax revenue. But its 115-metre tower may block the sunlight on Islands Brygge at the height of the summer
Refugee Resettlements under threat following new government policy
Denmark joined the UN resettlement programme in 1989, and has resettled 500 refugees every year since. But now the government wants to adjust this number each year, based on Denmark's 'social and economic capacity'
Immigration Service cracks down on international researchers
International researchers at Danish universities are increasingly being reported to the police for violating their work permits. Their crimes? Giving talks about their research or working as external examiners at other Danish universities
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Copenhagen remains ‘red’
Newcomers The Alternative secured ten percent of the vote in their first election and have won control of a powerful city administration. The Danish People’s Party lose influence in City Hall, as the right wing parties only secure 13 of 55 seats
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Social Democrats surge and populists lose out
The Liberal Party's control over a majority of Denmark's 98 municipalities is in jeopardy, after a disastrous election that saw the Social Democrats secure almost one in three votes nationwide
Election night in Copenhagen
The municipal and regional elections were held today and tonight we were in City Hall to capture the scene and speak to international voters
MEET THE CANDIDATES – DF and the rest
On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think
MEET THE CANDIDATES – Red-Green Alliance and Social Liberal Party
On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think
MEET THE CANDIDATES – SF and Conservatives
On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think
MEET THE CANDIDATES – The Alternative and Liberal Alliance
On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think
Accelerating change for a more sustainable society
Think.dk is a co-creative community seeking to turn good intentions into actions that promote sustainability, sharing and collaboration. Co-founder Anja Müller explains what the project is all about