
Last Week in Denmark
Last Week In Denmark brings you the top stories and developments from across Denmark — in English, in under 30 minutes, and through the lens of internationals who live here. Each week, two hosts from the LWID community unpack the week’s news with a personal and global perspective.
With a mix of quick summaries and thoughtful commentary, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics — all curated to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered.
Whether you're new to Denmark or have been here for years, this is your go-to bite-sized update on what’s happening — and why it matters to you.
Podcasting since 2023 • 32 episodes
Last Week in Denmark
Latest Episodes
Invisible Imbalances in Denmark: Carbon, Rent, and Sleep | LWID S3E13
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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31:02

LWID S3E12 | Job Market Overhaul, Neighborly Trust, Solvej Balle & Win 4000 DKK
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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33:25

LWID S3E11 | #TheForgottenGold movement, US Tariffs & Insurance Loyalty Tax
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.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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32:00

LWID S3E10 | EU Digital Driver's License, Budget Savings & Rewriting Denmark's History
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 re...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:00

LWID S3E9 | Rural-Urban Tensions, Proposal to Remove International Voters Rights, Fresher Air in Denmark
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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36:55
