CATEGORIESThe disappearing goal line: Immigrants complain of “injustice” of ever stricter permanent residency rules
Immigrants who were on track to get permanent residency have had the rug pulled from under them twice in two years, leaving some asking whether Denmark is the right country in which to invest their energy
Hate preacher list an own goal
As Denmark publishes a list of hate speakers banned from entering the country, the government has had to fend off criticism from experts who deem the list "random" and "pointless"
Family reunification for the wealthy and educated only
Danes can bring their foreign spouses to Denmark if they have a well-paid job lined up or if their profession is in demand. The rest will have to prove that their combined attachment to Denmark is greater than to any other country – an impossibility for Danes who've worked their entire careers abroad
Copenhagen gets more trees, container housing for students, and a fairytale tower
Copenhagen's to get a 280-metre tower in Nordhavn to celebrate H.C. Andersen, 100,000 more trees by 2025, container cities to house students, while two of the city's major urban influencers are in line to win the title Copenhagener of the Year
Commission launched to investigate tax scandals
Billions of kroner in taxes have been lost in a number of scandals affecting the tax authority SKAT. Now a commission will attempt to uncover what went wrong
Paying taxes gives Danish residents equal rights – unless you’re a sex worker
Sex workers lack the same protections as other professions and struggle to find safe places to work, even though sex work is a taxable profession. Experts argue that legal ambiguities and lingering social stigmas continue to marginalise a vulnerable group
Victims of hate crimes find cold comfort with the police
Two political parties and the Danish Institute for Human Rights are calling for a new action plan on hate crimes to ensure that police take reports more seriously
How companies can hire illegal labour without even knowing it
Employers unknowingly hire illegal workers due to inadequate transparency and communication between government agencies. And while politicians are calling for tougher penalties on businesses employing illegal labour, Katia Østergaard, director at Horesta, warns it will only make companies shun workers from non-EU countries, legal or not
Atoning for the past – The Social Democrats affirm a tougher stance on immigration
It's not possible to preserve a welfare state with high levels of redistribution while also allowing permissive immigration, say the Social Democrats in their new political agenda, which also focuses on inequality and sustainability
American students killed in jetski accident
The students from DIS were in a rental boat when the driver of a jetski lost control and collided with them
Foreigners who guide foreigners
Udlændinge Vejleder Udlændinge (UVU) helps immigrants, refugees and minority Danes navigate the Danish educational system – and integrate into society along the way. Mary Consolata Namagambe explains that her own difficulty getting into law school motivated her to help others
“Homophobia is a cultural challenge – we need an attitude change”
Societal and community pressures can make it a challenge for many LGBT+ people to accept their identity. But those with a minority background are especially vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness. Organisation Sabaah wants more resources committed to helping this group