Last Week in Denmark

• Denmark’s International Party Movement, Budget 2026 Highlights, Students Learn Mental Health: LWID S4E12

  Send us a textWe're starting early to build a better Denmark. This week, Dom and Fionn explore Billund’s new International Party, Denmark’s 2026 Finance Plan, and a pilot program adding mental health to school curriculums. From sugar tax cuts to climate investments and classroom wellbeing, they unpack how these changes reflect a Denmark that’s slowly becoming more inclusive—socially, politically, and emotionally. Listen to the full episode to learn how internationals, families, and students may all feel the ripple effects of these shifts.Topics: (04:11) Denmark’s International Party Movement(14:30) Budget 2026 Highlights(24:00) Students Learn Mental HealthOur team:Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/YouTube: Lei -https:#VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 Join the Podcast team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFeiicEyGO457pJ-8QNtF_CvuhMDpeDAMlgmm7kIImnMy2yQ/viewform Nominate LWID podcast for a podcast award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/✨Join our team: https://forms.gle/zBVM2yST7yo1rDcv6 #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 🎉 Nominate LWID for an award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/ ❓ Email:[email protected] 👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

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• Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit, Reviewing International Student Permits, More Women Candidates in Politics: LWID S4E11

  Send us a textChange is taking root in Denmark. Two long term international living in Denmark, Kalpita and Narcis, tackle three big stories in this conversation: the proposal to raise Denmark’s share account limit, the review of Bangladeshi and Nepali student permits, and the rise of women and internationals in local elections. Each topic asks what kind of Denmark we’re investing in, who gets to belong, and how change really happens.Topics: (01:05) Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit(04:54) Reviewing International Student Permits(14:56) More Women Candidates in PoliticsOur team:Cohosts: Narcis- https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/YouTube: Lei -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a120#VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 Join the Podcast team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFeiicEyGO457pJ-8QNtF_CvuhMDpeDAMlgmm7kIImnMy2yQ/viewform Nominate LWID podcast for a podcast award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/✨Join our team: https://forms.gle/zBVM2yST7yo1rDcv6 #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 🎉 Nominate LWID for an award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/ ❓ Email:[email protected] 👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

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• Scrapping Denmark’s Integration Council, Banning Social Media, Protecting Endangered Species: LWID S4E10

  Send us a textHave you ever wondered if feeling at home in Denmark is up to you—or the system? Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, unpack Denmark’s decision to scrap the National Integration Council, the government’s plan to ban social media for under-15s, and the alarming new report showing that nearly half of Denmark’s species are at risk. Topics: (04:00) Scrapping Denmark’s Integration Council(13:46) Banning Social Media(22:40) Protecting Endangered SpeciesOur team:Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Transcript Editor : Taiana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melotaiana/Project Lead: Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube: Lei - #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 Join the Podcast team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFeiicEyGO457pJ-8QNtF_CvuhMDpeDAMlgmm7kIImnMy2yQ/viewform Nominate LWID podcast for a podcast award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/✨Join our team: https://forms.gle/zBVM2yST7yo1rDcv6 #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 🎉 Nominate LWID for an award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/ ❓ Email:[email protected] 👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

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• School Phone Ban, Hate Crime Surge, and How to Handle Denmark’s Rat Season: LWID S4E9

  Send us a textPhones, prejudice, and pests — Denmark’s been busy this week. A new nationwide phone ban in schools sparks debate about children’s focus and well-being, while hate crimes are on the rise, raising questions about safety and inclusion. Dom and Golda bring an international perspective before lightening the mood with rat season tips and a brief look at the drone scare near Copenhagen Airport.In this episode:Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/Transcript Editor and Podcast Project Lead:Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/YouTube assistant:Lei - linkedin.com/in/lei-zhang-2409a1205#VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 Join the Podcast team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFeiicEyGO457pJ-8QNtF_CvuhMDpeDAMlgmm7kIImnMy2yQ/viewform Nominate LWID podcast for a podcast award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/✨Join our team: https://forms.gle/zBVM2yST7yo1rDcv6 #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 🎉 Nominate LWID for an award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/ ❓ Email:[email protected] 👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

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• Denmark Drone Scare, New Immigration Minister, Jobs and Growth Update: LWID S4E8

  Send us a textDrone Scares, Politics, and Optimism:  This week’s episode unpacks a tense but hopeful stretch of news in Denmark: the wave of drone activity that shut down airports and raised questions about hybrid attacks, the appointment of hardline politician Rasmus Stoklund as the new Immigration Minister and what that could mean for internationals, and the National Bank’s unexpected forecast of economic growth despite major job cuts. Guiding the conversation are Katie and Kalpita, internationals who have lived in Denmark for years, reflecting on what these developments mean for daily life and why there are still real reasons to stay calm, optimistic, and engaged. Topics: (01:49) Denmark Drone Scare(12:38) New Immigration Minister(27:02) Jobs and Growth UpdateIn this episode:Cohosts: Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/Podcast Manager:Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/Audio Editor: Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/Transcript Editor:Selena: #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 Join the Podcast team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFeiicEyGO457pJ-8QNtF_CvuhMDpeDAMlgmm7kIImnMy2yQ/viewform Nominate LWID podcast for a podcast award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/✨Join our team: https://forms.gle/zBVM2yST7yo1rDcv6 #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 🎉 Nominate LWID for an award: https://discoverpods.com/2025-podcast-awards/ ❓ Email:[email protected] 👀 LWID Substack: English -Romanian - Polish - Spanish - Turkish - Italian - German - Hungarian Follow: https://www.instagram.com/last_week_in_denmark/ https://www.facebook.com/lastweekindenmark https://www.linkedin.com/company/lastweekindenmark website: https://lwid.dk/ 🎵 Music,Jack Leatherbarrow @ Wizmedia: https://wiz-media.co.uk/

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