Denmark's Daily News Recap: Thursday Edition
Today in Denmark: A Lowdown
Welcome back, folks! Here's the latest news from Denmark's bustling scene, featuring a no-work rule flip-flop, returned loot from decades past, and more.
Snubbing the No-Work Rule
In a quick U-turn, the Danish government exempted adopted people from a new rule requiring some immigrants on social welfare to work in menial municipal jobs. The reversal comes after criticism that the immigrants weren't the intended target of the rule.
Digging Up the Past
Copenhell festival attendees having New Year's parties with their phones might be in for an unexpected surprise: their missing mobiles from two years ago have just resurfaced in Romania. 45 stolen phones from the 2023 event were found and handed over to Danish police, bringing hopes of a festive reunion for their original owners.
The Great European Comback
President Donald Trump ruffled feathers last week by insinuating that the EU was born to "screw" the US. The European Commission stood up for itself, reminding Trump that the EU is the world's largest free market and has done wonders for American businesses. Former Swedish PM Carl Bildt chimed in, branding Trump as historically misinformed, with the EU established to prevent wars, not to screw allies.
Copenhagen's Plea for Sex Worker Rights
Copenhagen city officials have proposed recommendations to improve the lives of sex workers, including allowing them to join unemployment insurance – a move aimed at providing them with commonly enjoyed employee benefits such as sick leave and holidays.
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Today in Denmark, the government phased out an exemption for adopted people from a work rule, with critics claiming the rule was not intended for the originally targeted immigrants. Unemployed sex workers in Copenhagen may soon receive benefits such as sick leave and holidays, under new proposals. General news in Denmark also includes a surprising return of 45 stolen phones from two years ago, found in Romania. In international news, President Trump's comments about the EU have led to strong rebuttals, with the European Commission and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt defending the EU's role and intent. Lastly, Copenhagen's policy-and-legislation scene remained busy, with the city administration proposing a series of reforms aimed at improving the lives of sex workers, as well as changes in the arena of art and culture, with Jørgensen's latest artistic installments causing quite the stir in the local news.
