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Billions, tax traps and stricter rentals . This week Katie and Kalpita dig into fresh SME funding, tax checks and Denmark’s new clampdown on short term rentals.

This week's episode explores how a new billion kroner fund aims to lift small and medium-sized businesses through digital and green upgrades, questions remain about who will actually benefit. SKAT has opened preliminary tax checks for 2026, a simple step that can save you from a nasty bill next spring. And the government is tightening rules on short-term rentals to curb shadow hotels and free up much-needed housing, giving municipalities sharper tools to enforce the 70 to 100-day limit.

Topics:

(02:17) Billion kroner boost for SMEs

(11:19) Check Preliminary Tax

(16:31) Tougher Rules for Home Rentals in Denmark

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• Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/
• Podcast Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/
• Podcast Promotions: Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
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Deportations, obesity, and dinner party decline. This week, Dom and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, explore how Denmark debates who belongs, and how we live together. From the Danish People’s Party’s proposal to deport up to 100,000 internationals, to a warning that obesity may surge across municipalities, and a new study showing social life is moving out of the home, these stories reveal deeper questions about inclusion, inequality, and connection in Danish society.

Topics:

(01:42) DF remigration plan

(18:39) Rising obesity rates

(26:15) Dinner parties fade

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• Cohosts: Dom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/
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Voting rights, tax breaks, and tough truths. This week, Katie and Kalpita dive into Denmark’s local elections, revealing what internationals need to know before casting their votes.

This week’s episode explores how democracy and welfare intersect in Denmark — from mobilizing international voters and new tax breaks to deeper concerns about inequality, digital privacy, and social care. With municipal elections on November 18, the hosts unpack how internationals can confirm eligibility, vote early, and even get paid to help on election day. They also question whether Denmark’s new tax deductions for gym and music lessons are genuine relief or just election-month optics, while highlighting growing issues like high food prices for the elderly, welfare cuts, and the debate over Denmark’s withdrawn EU “chat control” plan.

Topics:

(01:39) Boosting International Voters

(12:10) Become a Polling Helper

(13:44) Tax Breaks Explained

(16:47) Fixed-Price Medicine Plan

(19:32) Elderly Food Costs

(21:11) Emergency rent subsidy

(21:59) Democracy Meets Daily Life

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• Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/
• Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/
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We'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 Health

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• 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/
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Change 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 Politics

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Have 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 Species

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Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/

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Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/

Transcript Editor : Taiana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melotaiana/

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Phones, 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.

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• Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/

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• Francesca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hills/

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Drone 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 Update

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• Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/

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• Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-vitasovic/

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• Selena: http://linkedin.com/in/selena-julia-torres

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