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Inflation

Denmark's annual inflation increased to 2,2% in September of 2021 from 1,8% in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since November...

“Time to end long-term homelessness”

“Time to end long-term homelessness” announced Astrid Krag, the social affairs minister. There are 6500 homeless people in Denmark (30% more than ten years ago). The...

Renovation of old public buildings

The municipalities and the regions can apply for a grant of 295 million dkk to improve the energy efficiency of old public buildings. 

New maternity leave rules

The maternity leave rules we announced in the previous editions have been approved by the Danish Parliament and will enter in function from august 2022. The...

Open letter from the nurses

The regional government in Sjælland has received an open letter from the nurses union. They complain about double shifts, overcrowding, no possibility to take...