For example, the municipality of Varde. Out of 49,995 people living there, 5,117 are internationals. Only last year, 576 internationals made Varde their new home. The main ethnic groups are Romanians, Ukrainians, Polish, Germans and Dutch. Internationals are revitalizing the local community and helping local businesses survive.
- Varde has been experiencing a depopulation trend for the past decade. Only last year 246 Danish people moved away.
- Varde’s municipal director says the following “In my eyes, it is absolutely crucial for Varde that they come here. Agriculture lacks hands. They settle and pay taxes. Our companies need labor. Some companies would close without the internationals.”
