Last Week in Denmark

Send us Fan Mail Denmark is making bold moves that could reshape life for every generation. This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Fionn and Kalpita—both internationals navigating Danish life—share their personal reflections on these changes from an outsider’s perspective. From free mental health care for young adults to raising the retirement age and rethinking flight compensation, they unp...

Send us Fan Mail Who’s being protected in Denmark — and where do the cracks show? This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Narcis and Katie, both internationals living in Denmark, share their personal reflections on the week’s top stories: a teen tanning bed ban, soaring housing prices, and new charity giving data. More than just a news roundup, this episode offers an honest, lived-in perspect...

Send us Fan Mail Who gets access to opportunity in Denmark — and who gets left out? It's a closer look at inclusion, exclusion, and who gets support — all seen through the eyes of internationals living in Denmark. This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Narcis and Kalpita share their personal takes on the week’s top stories: new restrictions on undocumented migrants, free legal help for...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Last Week In Denmark , co-hosts Narcis and Golda explore how Denmark is responding to new threats and shifting trust — from national policy to personal security and local action. They unpack three standout stories: the country’s surprising return to nuclear power after 40 years, a rise in scams affecting 6% of the population in 2024, and the emergence of volunteer wol...

Send us Fan Mail  Denmark isn’t standing still — it’s taking bold steps to protect health, rights, and everyday life for its people. In this episode of Last Week in Denmark , Fionn and Katie share their viewpoints on the top 3 major news stories of the week: the expansion of abortion rights for teens and adults, new data on how motherhood continues to stall women’s careers, and growing concerns ov...

Send us Fan Mail How do invisible imbalances — in wealth, housing, and health — quietly shape our daily lives in Denmark? This week, Narcis and Golda explore that question through the lens of whether the ultra-wealthy should pay special carbon taxes, the sharp rise in company-owned rental properties and rents across the country, and the growing call for more public housing. Plus, they shed light o...

Send us Fan Mail Kalpita and Fionn decode Denmark’s biggest employment reform in decades, weakening community ties and the benefits of good neighbor relations, Solvej Balle being shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, and share details about our latest referral campaign where you can win up to 4000 DKK. Topics: Jobcenter reform ( 01:22 ) Making friends with neighbours? ( 14:00 ) Solvej Ba...

Send us Fan Mail Katie and Kalpita dive into the silent (but important) crisis facing highly skilled internationals in Denmark, a new wave of 20% US tariffs on EU goods, and why staying loyal to your insurance provider could be costing you more than you think. Topics: 00:51 A new movement is born, forgotten gold 15:13 The 20% tariffs on EU products imported to the US 24:27 Insurance loyalty tax–ch...

Send us Fan Mail Narcis and Kalpita is gathered this week to discuss the new EU-wide digital driver's license, a surprising large budget surplus in 2024 (savings of 133B DKK), moves to preserve the danish language and a bronze stamp found in Tåsinge that may rewrite 5th-century Danish history. Topics: 01:39 EU Digital Driver's License-- no common rules 08:46 Budget Savings 20:52 Rewritin...

Send us Fan Mail Fionn and Kalpita get together this week to discuss the growing imbalance between urban and rural community development, the DF’s (Nationalist Conservative) controversial proposal to restrict voting rights to Danes only, and Denmark meeting its 2030 air quality targets ahead of time.  Topics: ( 02:14 ) Improvements in Danish air quality ( 13:25 ) Rural vs. urban development ( 26:3...

Send us Fan Mail Katie and Narcis review this week's top headlines including Denmark’s push for drafting women into the military from 2026, the shift of Greenlandic political powers after parliamentary elections, and a recent trend of young parents opting for part-time work to balance family demands. Topics: ( 04:46 ) Women to be drafted into the military from 2026 ( 14:34 ) Latest election r...

Send us Fan Mail Rearming defence forces is now an EU-wide focus to the tune of 6,000B DKK, volunteering is on the rise again in Denmark, and national mail delivery will change hands from PostNord to Dao in 2026. Golda continues at the helm this week, jointly with Kalpita to bring everyone bite sized news and upsized entertainment. Topics: 00:41 – 6,000 billion injection to EU defence 02:25 – Post...

Send us Fan Mail Denmark is looking into banning phones in schools, the Salling Group makes it easier for shoppers to identify European-made products amidst the US boycott movement, and a recent attempt to classify Danish adoptees born after 1968 as immigrants sparked backlash and a #ErJegStadigDansk movement. Katie and Golda are back to cover these hot topics of the week. In this episode: Cohosts...

Send us Fan Mail Denmark is prioritising national security with a 50B DKK increase in defense spending, the government unveils a 36-point action plan to combat racism and Novo Nordisk continues to drive Denmark's GDP contributing to the majority of the 3.6% growth we experienced last year. Please welcome back Fionn and Kalpita as this week’s co-hosts discussing these top news. Topics: Top 3 n...

Send us Fan Mail Hot on the heels of the Greenland debate, the new DR documentary on cryolite extraction is adding fuel to an already raging fire. Danish intelligence is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian offensive with weakening NATO ties. Industry workers secured some wins in a new agreement that saw increase in wages, as well as more flexibility in leave allowance and overtime compensati...

Send us Fan Mail Controversial debates are rising on both the EU stage regarding wolf population control, and locally in Denmark as political parties are lobbying for an external investigation into the recent police scandal. Grassroots movement in an Aalborg organisation offering unlimited parental sick leave brings hope that we can have it all. Listen in as our fresh face of the week Golda, a Sie...

Send us Fan Mail Say hello to Fionn, one of our new resident Irish co-hosts. This week, Fionn and Kalpita are joining forces to discuss both good news - interest rates continue to lower for aspiring homeowners and expansion of psychiatric support on the emergency hotline 112, and not so good news (i.e. increasing Denmark’s NATO contributions to 5%).  Topics: 112 hotline will support psychiatric em...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with a new format in season 3! Stay updated on the top issues that has happened in Denmark, and get to know our panel of co-hosts as they discuss them. This week Narcis sits with Kalpita, musing about petty crime punishments, rising prices of electric cars and the decline in passion for reading in Denmark. Topics: More about the new format ( 00:24 ) Decline in love...

Send us Fan Mail What does the news sound like when you’re building a life in another country? Season 3 of Last Week in Denmark looks at Denmark through international eyes, exploring how political decisions, public debates, and shifting priorities show up in everyday life, conversations, and choices. This season is about context, perspective, and helping internationals feel more grounded, informed...

Send us Fan Mail After a hectic week of Romanian vote counting and office Christmas parties, Narcis and Arun got together on a late Tuesday evening to discuss this week's ongoings and the general geo-political landscape in Denmark and in the European Union. Topics: Narcis & Arun's updates on Romanian elections and Christmas parties ( 00:13 ) Thoughts on the Danish petition to ban use...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our two hosts finally met up in Aalborg to discuss the ongoings in Denmark in person, for some unscripted thoughts on Aalborg, updates on LWID and the political landscape of Europe and North America in general. Topics covered in today’s podcast: The future of Last Week in Denmark ( 01:10 ) The upcoming Trump presidency, and what that means for Denmark ( 03:07 ) Po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discussed Denmark gearing up to celebrate Christmas, our thoughts around taxes, and an international perspective on Danish culture when it comes to sports. Thoughts about municipal income tax... and hikes ( 04:00 ) Arun as the next Gentofte city councilman? ( 13:43 ) The (sports) hooligan culture in Denmark ( 18:53 ) Competitiveness in Danish culture ( 39:16 )...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the holiday season and festivals like Halloween, Christmas and traditions from Arun's homeland India, the Danish government's increased investment into promoting Denmark as a tourism destination, the impact of climate change on Denmark, as well as the recent trend of Germans opting to move across the border. Topics covered in today’s podcast:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discussed upcoming changes to the Danish education system, the state of STEM, cash and food inflation in Denmark, as well as Arun and Narcis' personal dreams for home improvement and travelling. Topics covered in today’s podcast: Introduction ( 00:08 ) The introduction of Epx, a new type of gymnasium education ( 01:35 ) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineeri...

Send us Fan Mail In this second episode, Arun and Narcis discuss various topics related to life in Denmark. Arun shares his excitement about passing his driving test. They chat about the new proposed changes to driving alcohol limits for and the potential impact on new drivers. They also touch on the growing inequality in Denmark and the influence of American culture on Danish society. The episode...