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.
Last Week in Denmark
Rural-Urban Tensions, International Voters Rights, Fresher Air in Denmark: LWID S3E9
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
- (26:34) International voting rights are under threat
- (34:18) Get ready to check your 2024 tax statement!
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Cohosts:
- Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/
- Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/
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