EU election results, an explosive new documentary about sexism in the music industry, the euthanasia debate and why internationals aren't joining unions

EU election results, an explosive new documentary about sexism in the music industry, the euthanasia debate and why internationals aren't joining unions

Your weekly Danish news round-up has arrived!

This week we talk about the results of the EU elections in Denmark and the rest of Europe (with the help of our guest Nicolaj Kampmann, co-editor of the @cphpost) and how it might affect internationals, another explosive new documentary about sexism in the Danish entertainment industry sends shockwaves through the country, the euthanasia debate gets heated in Denmark and why internationals are not joining unions.

All of this, plus three cultural tips to keep you busy this week.


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In collaboration with @cphpost

Hosted by @__mariaeva__ and @rachsheary

Edited by @__melissamarchi

Music by @frandepian

Fact checking @jonas_friis

Cover Picture by @kammarad

Broadcasting in @unionkbh

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Another sperm bank scandal, Danish students receive worst-ever PISA results and a crackdown on Airbnb

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Denmark and Greenland's genocide dispute, PET's Russian sabotage warning and farmers protest the nitrogen law

Denmark and Greenland's genocide dispute, PET's Russian sabotage warning and farmers protest the nitrogen law

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6 Sep 53min

Denmark ends automatic asylum for Ukrainian men and Inger Støjberg's 15 point plan against "Islamic dominance" in schools

Denmark ends automatic asylum for Ukrainian men and Inger Støjberg's 15 point plan against "Islamic dominance" in schools

This week on The Danish Connection: We unpack Denmark's quiet but significant shift on Ukrainian refugees, as men of military age arriving after June 25th will no longer automatically qualify for prot...

1 Sep 39min

Frederiksen and Meloni's insta collab, a brief history of Pride in Denmark and the problem wolf shot in Jylland

Frederiksen and Meloni's insta collab, a brief history of Pride in Denmark and the problem wolf shot in Jylland

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16 Aug 40min

A teenage terror attack attempt in Jutland, SAS expands as the green agenda dwindles, and the PM reacts to Ceuta

A teenage terror attack attempt in Jutland, SAS expands as the green agenda dwindles, and the PM reacts to Ceuta

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9 Aug 38min

Festival gossip, the midwife burnout crisis, a fatal assault at Islands Brygge and the church enters the Danish parliament

Festival gossip, the midwife burnout crisis, a fatal assault at Islands Brygge and the church enters the Danish parliament

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12 Jul 1h 2min

The new government explained, tougher EU migration rules and what degrees give you top salaries in Denmark

The new government explained, tougher EU migration rules and what degrees give you top salaries in Denmark

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14 Jun 1h 4min

Immigrants struggle to climb Denmark’s wage ladder, shrinking job opportunities and protests in Greenland over new US consulate

Immigrants struggle to climb Denmark’s wage ladder, shrinking job opportunities and protests in Greenland over new US consulate

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31 Mai 31min

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