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Political support for the government

The conflict around “The Great Prayer Day” has damaged the government support among the population.  Socialdemokratiet went from 27.5% (obtained at the last elections) to 21.7%. That...

Conscription for women

At the moment, women can voluntarily join the Army or the National Emergency Management Agency for four months of service. Now, there is a...

126,862 people

126,862 people moved to Denmark in 2022. 47,066 from the European Union (25,842 workers; 7691 students and 5958 other means). 32,916 refugees from Ukraine. 24,579 workers from...

The “Great Day of Prayer” debate

The bishops of the Danish Church attempted to convince Church Minister Louise Schack Elholm to keep “The Great Day of Prayer” as a national...

“Great Prayer Day” saga

The “Great Prayer Day” saga is not over. Even though the law has been proposed and the government has enough votes to pass it once it’s...