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Proposed changes in the educational system by the “Reform Commision”

Abolish 10th grade in Folkeskolen; replace it with HPX (Higher Practical Examination). If the proposal becomes reality, then there will be two main ways...

Discrimination against apprentices with a minority background

A study made by the Institute for Human Rights, draws a terrible picture. 1 in 3 vocational schools (places where you learn a craft or...

The new rules for unemployment benefits apply from May 1, 2023

For the first three months of unemployment, the monthly benefits increased from 19,278 DKK to 23,449 DKK. (this is conditioned by minimum 4 years...

Finance Law 2023

Once a year (normally in December), a law is passed that shows how our taxes will be spent. This year it came late because of...

Focus on the elderly and vulnerable

12 million DKK to establish a knowledge center that will research how the elderly can stay on the job market longer; 3 million DKK...