- 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 of membership in an a-kasse; 2 years of employment within the last 3 years; a minimum salary of 23,827 DKK per month)
- If you graduated before May 1, 2023, your unemployment benefit rate will be reduced after 3 months of unemployment (starting the day you graduated). The unemployment period remains a maximum of two years long.
- If you graduated after May 1, 2023, your unemployment benefit rate will be reduced after 3 months of unemployment, and the unemployment period will be for a maximum of one year. You must also meet a language requirement.
- To meet the language requirement, you need to pass Danish 2 (which means B1 level) or have worked for 600 hours within 12 months out of the 2 years of your education. (the months don’t need to be consecutive) (self-employment doesn’t qualify)
The new rules for unemployment benefits apply from May 1, 2023
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