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Last Week in DenmarkMore Autonomy, More Access: Denmark’s New Abortion Law (replay, S3E14)Send us a textAbortion rights in Denmark expand boldly. Earlier this year, Denmark made history on abortion access. In this highlight from Season 3, Fionn and Katie reflect on the Danish Parliament’s vote to extend the abortion limit from 12 to 18 weeks and to grant decision-making rights to 15–17-year-olds. They explore the legal, medical, and emotional sides of the reform, bringing in their own Irish perspectives and lived experiences. The conversation digs into questions of bodily autonomy, political will, and the cultural differences between Denmark’s steady policy evolution and Ireland’s more high-stakes, all-or-nothing referend...2025-07-2311 min
Last Week in DenmarkInternational Booker Spotlight: Solvej Balle and the Power of Translated Fiction (replay, S3E12)Send us a textGroundhog Day meets Samuel Beckett—cohosts Fionn and Kalpita celebrate this mind-bending Danish novel while we're on summer break. Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume follows Tara Selter, a woman trapped in a time loop, in a story has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Already awarded in Scandinavia and translated by Barbara Haveland, the novel is gaining global attention as part of a planned multi-volume series. Listen to the full episode to hear why this surreal, slow-burning story is making waves far beyond Denmark.Full episode: htt...2025-07-1608 min
Last Week in DenmarkAre adoptees in Denmark citizens? (replay, S3E6)Send us a textAdoptees or immigrants? In this highlight from season 3, Golda and Katie explore the Danish government’s attempt to reclassify internationally adopted citizens as immigrants under a welfare policy update. The move, which would have applied retroactively to 1968, sparked outrage and confusion. Many adoptees—raised entirely in Denmark—were left questioning their citizenship. During season break we're revisiting some of the most popular segments from season 3. We'll be back with season 4 in August!Full episode: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/16714268-phone-bans-us-products-boycott-backlash-against-workfare-law-lwid-s3e6❓ Have questions, ideas or feedbac...2025-07-0909 min
Last Week in DenmarkDenmark's Petty Crime Crackdown (replay, S3E1)Send us a textDenmark is a high trust society until we talk about petty crime like bicycle theft. Then the conversation is much more nuanced. Internationals in Denmark Narcis and Kalpita broke down Denmark's new petty crime crackdown early in season 3. They discuss what's being done in Denmark, what could be done and specifically how it impacts internationals. During season break we're revisiting some of the most popular segments from season 3. We'll be back with season 4 in August!Full episode: https://lwidpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2209797/episodes/16503710-childhood-reading-trends-petty-crime-crackdown-new-co-hosts-lwid-s3e1❓ Have questions, ide...2025-07-0212 min
Last Week in DenmarkDenmark’s Billions, Defense Spending, and a Season Wrap-UpSend us a textMoney, Missiles, and a Mic Drop. As Fionn and Katie—two internationals living in Denmark—wrap up the season, they reflect on the biggest shifts in the country and on the podcast itself—and what still lies ahead. But the world doesn’t stop: NATO’s new agreement for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense marks a dramatic pivot in global priorities, raising big questions for Denmark’s role. At the same time, the Danish treasury reports a surprise 58 billion DKK surplus—but will it ease everyday burdens or just patch budget h...2025-06-2926 min
Last Week in DenmarkLolland in the Spotlight, Focus, Bank Fee Warnings, Copenhagen Ranked Best City: LWID S3E22Send us a textIs the future of Denmark shifting beyond the big cities? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both internationals with a deep connection to life in Denmark—break down three stories that reveal how things are changing. Lolland is stepping into the spotlight as a potential new hotspot for internationals. A surprising number of people are saving up to 50,000 DKK a year just by switching banks. And with Copenhagen now ranked the best city to live in worldwide, what does that title really mean for everyday life?Topi...2025-06-2233 min
Last Week in DenmarkImmigrant Majority Rise, Denmark Hits 6M, African Student Scholarships: LWID S3E21Send us a text What does Denmark’s future look like in a more globalized world? This week on Last Week in Denmark, co-hosts Kalpita and Golda—both with deep personal and professional ties to Denmark—explore three big demographic shifts with long-term impact: a new projection that internationals and their descendants could become the majority by 2096, Denmark officially reaching a population of 6 million, and a government-funded scholarship program opening doors for African students. These aren’t just numbers—they’re signals of how Denmark is evolving, and what that means for identity, opportunity, and inclusion. Topics: 2025-06-1525 min
Last Week in DenmarkDefense spending surge; Reactivating conscripts; Citizenship hurdles: LWID S3E20Send us a textWhat does it really take to belong in Denmark today? Some of the country’s biggest shifts are happening behind the headlines. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Fionn—both internationals living in Denmark—unpack three quietly significant developments: the government’s push to boost defense spending, plans to reactivate former conscripts, and new hurdles facing citizenship applicants—changes that could quietly reshape life and belonging in Denmark.Topics: (03:13) Defense spending surge(15:16) Reactivating conscription(27:03) Citizenship denial ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback? Email us at l...2025-06-0839 min
Last Week in DenmarkSocial media addiction, Emergency shelters, Water shortages: LWID S3E19Send us a textSome of Denmark’s biggest challenges are just beneath the surface. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Katie and Kalpita—both internationals making sense of life in Denmark—offer their personal take on three quiet but pressing issues: rising social media addiction, the state of emergency shelters, and a looming water shortage in Copenhagen by 2040. What do these developments reveal about daily life—and the future—for those trying to call Denmark home?Topics: social media addiction (01:58)emergency shelters (12:14)water shortages in Copenhagen (17:41) ❓ Have questions, ideas or feedback...2025-06-0133 min
Last Week in DenmarkMental health, Pension reform, Flight compensation : LWID S3E18Send us a textDenmark is making bold moves that could reshape life for every generation. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Fionn and Kalpita—both internationals navigating Danish life—share their personal reflections on these changes from an outsider’s perspective. From free mental health care for young adults to raising the retirement age and rethinking flight compensation, they unpack how these policies might land when you’re trying to make Denmark home.In this episode:free mental health care for 18–24-year-olds within 30 days (04:38)retirement age raised to 70 by 2040 (16:04)Denmark ba...2025-05-2538 min
Last Week in DenmarkTeen tan ban, Property boom, Charity powerhouse: LWID S3E17Send us a textWho’s being protected in Denmark — and where do the cracks show? This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Katie, both internationals living in Denmark, share their personal reflections on the week’s top stories: a teen tanning bed ban, soaring housing prices, and new charity giving data. More than just a news roundup, this episode offers an honest, lived-in perspective on what these headlines mean for people navigating Danish life from the outside in.In this episode:teen tanning bed ban in Denmark (01:37)record high h...2025-05-1831 min
Last Week in DenmarkFree startup protection, Support for low-income kids, Stricter residency rules: LWID S3E16Send us a textWho gets access to opportunity in Denmark — and who gets left out? It's a closer look at inclusion, exclusion, and who gets support — all seen through the eyes of internationals living in Denmark. This week on Last Week In Denmark, co-hosts Narcis and Kalpita share their personal takes on the week’s top stories: new restrictions on undocumented migrants, free legal help for startups, and funding to help low-income kids join sports and clubs.In this episode:New laws bar undocumented migrants from driving, studying, or starting businesses (03:46)New sc...2025-05-1132 min