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The “War in Ukraine” effect

The government prepared three scenarios for the future of the Danish economy as a result of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.  Intermediate scenario: Less growth in export...

Topdanmark Livsforsikring

Nordea has acquired Topdanmark life insurance company for 2 billion DKK. “Topdanmark” is the fifth largest life insurance company in Denmark with 225,000 customers. 

Pension

The pension age in Denmark has increased from 65 to 67 years old (from 1st January 2022). This also means that the pension discount...

The one-time “energy check”

The one-time “energy check” in value of 3750 DKK is expected to be paid to households (that earn under 550.000 DKK yearly) at the end...

Car-free Sundays

The International Energy Agency proposed a series of measures inspired from the 1973 oil crisis. According to them, there is an oil shortage that...