Last Week in Denmark
Curious about what’s really happening in Denmark — and how it affects the life of internationals living here? Each week, two hosts from the LWID community talk through the top news stories and developments — in English — sharing personal insights and international perspectives. It’s a clear and accessible conversation about life in Denmark, made for people who live here but didn’t grow up here. Last Week In Denmark is a volunteer-driven media project with a simple mission: to empower people through information.
With a mix of short summaries, thoughtful discussion, and context you can actually use, we cover everything from housing and healthcare to politics. 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. Thank you for helping us grow.
Episodes
85 episodes
Denmark Identity Fight, Hormuz Prices & Danish Power Games: LWID S5E14
Belonging in Denmark, Price Pressure & Power Games: Narcis and Robin take on the row over who gets to be called Danish, the economic nerves triggered by the Hormuz Strait crisis, and the coalition manoeuvring around Lars Løkke, Mette...
Denmark Goes Offline, Internationals Leave & Debt Rethink: LWID S5E13
Offline Denmark, Talent Retention & Debt Reality: Katie and Kalpita are joined by Kelly Rasmussen to discuss Denmark’s shift away from digital life, why internationals are still arriving but not staying due to systemic barriers like ...
Denmark Politics Chaos, Fake CV Scandal & Racism Row - Who is Danish Enough? LWID S5E12
Denmark Politics Chaos, Racism Debate & Fake CV Scandal: Narcis and Dom break down unstable government negotiations, rising support for extreme parties and a string of MP scandals, from false CV claims to bankrupt...
Denmark’s Election Deadlock, Pork Wars & The Danish National Dish Fight LWID S5E11
Danish election chaos, pig politics and a food identity fight: Katie, Kalpita and guest Jesper Rudd break down a fragmented election leaving Denmark in political limbo, why pigs have become the unlikely symbol of deeper climate and farmi...
Denmark votes, Immigration Fears & “Are You Danish Enough?”: LWID S5E10
Danish elections, citizenship rules and the future for internationals: Kalpita and Narcis break down Denmark’s election dynamics, from coalition power to what it could mean for immigration, residency and citizenship, and the pressur...
Danish Oil Shock Fears, Noma Abuse Fallout & Licorice Limits: LWID S5E9
Oil shocks, restaurant power abuse and Denmark’s licorice obsession: Fionn and Dominika are joined by Derek Hartman to break down rising global oil tensions and what they could mean for fuel prices, inflation and political stability in D...
9,000 Danes Stranded, Nuclear Weapons, and Schools in Trouble: LWID S5E8
War in Iran, nuclear debate rising and a Danish election: Katie and Kalpita discuss the global conflict that has left around 9,000 Danish travellers seeking help to get home, the growing debate over whether nuclear weapons could be stati...
Denmark’s Election Fever: Immigration Rhetoric, AI Job Losses, and… Potatoes: LWID S5E7
A Danish snap election, hardline citizenship politics, and AI quietly killing entry-level jobs: Denmark heads to the polls on 24 March after a strategically-timed election call, with Greenland politics potentially reshaping who can form ...
Danish Property Shake-Up, Profit Tax Surprises & The Knitting Protest: LWID S5E6
Denmark’s housing crackdown and a culture war over yarn: Denmark’s housing squeeze is pushing politicians towards bigger fines and new taxes and it could hit ordinary homeowners, not just big investors. Dom and Katie discuss a prop...
Denmark Corruption Ranking, Nitrate Water Risk and Big Prayer Day Debate: LWID S5E5
Is Denmark Really Corruption Free? Water Safety Fears and the Fight Over Big Prayer Day: Denmark tops the global corruption index again, but questions remain about trust, lobbying and who pays when policy choices affect public health. Ka...
Denmark’s Democracy Deal, Market Shock & Schools: LWIDS5E4
Cross-party politics, market reactions and education reform in Denmark: Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, discuss a week where there was a rare cross-party agreement to protect democratic participation, a sharp market ...
Danish Food Cheques, Deportation Reform, and Energy Island Bornholm: LWID S5E3
Denmark’s Food Cheques, Deportations and Wind Power: This week Kalpita and Narcis, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by comedian Conrad Molden to look back at a week of big Danish policy moves that hit everyday life. They disc...
Greenland Tensions, US Boycotts and Airbnb Rules: LWID S5E2
Geopolitics, consumer boycotts and rental crackdowns: Dom and Katie, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Carly to discuss renewed tensions over Greenland following Davos comments and what they mean for Denmark internationally...
Denmark's Food Vouchers, Water Safety and Greenland Tensions: LWID S5E1
Food costs, tap water safety and Greenland's geopolitics: Kalpita and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, are joined by Dragana to discuss Denmark's proposed food vouchers and what they mean for your grocery bills, growing conc...
Failing Danish Classes, Dental Costs, December Stress: LWID S4E19
Language Lessons, Teeth, and Tired Families in Denmark. Denmark is ending the year under pressure. In this season finale, Katie and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, look at why adult Danish language classes are failing learners,...
Denmark’s Police Reform, Health Concerns and the Future of Local Communities: LWID S4E18
Denmark’s Police Boost, Health Decline & Community Shift:Kalpita and Golda unpack a week where Denmark moves forward and slips back at the same time. Crime is falling and vulnerable neighborhoods are improving, yet consumer confidence h...
Danish Darkness, LGBT Marriage Rights and the Weird Cinnamon Tradition: LWID S4E17
Danish Winter Gloom, LGBT News and Denmark’s Spiciest Tradition. This week, Fionn and Katie, two internationals making sense of life in Denmark, talk about the reality of the Danish winter darkness and how to cope with it, what the EU’s n...
Denmark’s Surprising Election Results LWID S4E16
Local vote shakes Denmark's political map. This week, Fionn and Golda, two internationals living in Denmark, break down a wild week in Danish local elections, from the collapse of the Social Democrats to surprise mayoral twists and a record ris...
Billion kroner boost for SMEs, Check Preliminary Tax, Tougher Rules for Airbnb Rentals in Denmark LWID S4E15
Billions, tax traps and stricter rentals . This week Katie and Kalpita dig into fresh SME funding, tax checks and Denmark’s new clampdown on short term rentals. This week's episode explores how a new billion kroner fund aims to lift...
DF remigration plan, Rising obesity rates in Denmark, Dinner parties fade, LWID S4E14
Deportations, obesity, and dinner party decline. This week, Dom and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, explore how Denmark debates who belongs, and how we live together. From the Danish People’s Party’s proposal to deport up to 100...
Voting Rights for Internationals, Tax Perks or Election Tricks, and Denmark’s Aging Crisis: LWID S4E13
Voting rights, tax breaks, and tough truths. This week, Katie and Kalpita dive into Denmark’s local elections, revealing what internationals need to know before casting their votes.This week’s episode explores how democracy and welfare i...
Denmark’s International Party Movement, Budget 2026 Highlights, Students Learn Mental Health: LWID S4E12
We're starting early to build a better Denmark. This week, Dom and Fionn explore Billund’s new International Party, Denmark’s 2026 Finance Plan, and a pilot program adding mental health to school curriculums. From sugar tax cuts to climate inve...
Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit, Reviewing International Student Permits, More Women Candidates in Politics: LWID S4E11
Change is taking root in Denmark. Two long term international living in Denmark, Kalpita and Narcis, tackle three big stories in this conversation: the proposal to raise Denmark’s share account limit, the review of Bangladeshi and Nepali studen...
Scrapping Denmark’s Integration Council, Banning Social Media, Protecting Endangered Species: LWID S4E10
Have you ever wondered if feeling at home in Denmark is up to you—or the system? Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, unpack Denmark’s decision to scrap the National Integration Council, the government’s plan to ban socia...
School Phone Ban, Hate Crime Surge, and How to Handle Denmark’s Rat Season: LWID S4E9
Phones, prejudice, and pests — Denmark’s been busy this week. A new nationwide phone ban in schools sparks debate about children’s focus and well-being, while hate crimes are on the rise, raising questions about safety and ...
