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The Danish welfare state and why it is hard to copy

WEBLazy nobility and anti-corruption. In 1660, Denmark was at war with Sweden and had lost several large provinces to the neighboring enemy. On top of this tragedy, the Danish …

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Denmark is often cited as one of the world's best countries to live in

WEBDenmark has extremely high levels of social trust. People trust each other and trust institutions like the government, the monarchy, the hospitals, and the police. Trust is an …

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The key to Denmark's digital success

WEBOne of the basic digital infrastructures in Denmark is the digital key ‘NemID’, or in English ‘EasyID’, which makes it simple for the citizens to access a wide range of services …

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The Danish Government A parliamentary democracy denmark.dk

WEBThe Folketing is Denmark's parliament. The system of governance in Denmark is a parliamentary democracy. The Parliament in Denmark is called the Folketing, and it has …

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Income and gender equality in Denmark

WEBDenmark scores well on the World Economic Forum's gender equality index. Women in Denmark generally work outside the home and pursue careers while raising a family, …

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Denmark One of the happiest countries in the world

WEBTrust and safety. Trust is an essential value in Danish culture and society, and a significant factor in Danish happiness. In Denmark, the default is to trust one another when it …

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Danish food culture From traditional Danish food to New Nordic …

WEBOpen-faced sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, are among the best-known examples of traditional Danish cuisine. These small half-pieces of rye bread are topped with fried …

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Infrastructure in Denmark Advanced and well-functioning

WEBA lot has happened to all kinds of infrastructure since 1847. Today, Denmark offers the most reliable electric grid in Europe – with 99.997% uptime – as well as clean water and …

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Digitalisation in Denmark

WEBThe Danish government has made a commitment to go “digital by default”, with paper used only as a last resort. The high level of broadband penetration in Denmark makes digital …

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Business in Europe The thriving entrepreneurship in Denmark

WEBStrong array of industries. The leading position of Denmark concerning entrepreneurship is confirmed by the Global Entrepreneurship Index.In the rankings of 2019 Denmark is …

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Denmark and Human Rights

WEBHuman rights are not something that a country either has achieved or hasn’t. It is a constant work in progress. Ever since the Danish physician and philosopher J.F. Struensee in the …

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Sport in Denmark A handball nation Denmark.dk

WEBSport that involves the oceans and seas has a special meaning to Danes. Denmark has 8750 km of tidal coastline and a seafaring tradition that stretches back to Viking times. …

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Education in Denmark From daycare to lifelong learning

WEBThe educational approach in Denmark avoids class rankings and formal tests; instead, children work in groups and are taught to challenge the established way of doing things. …

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Clubs and association activities A vital part of Danish society

WEBAssociations the Danish way. Clubs and associations are a vital part of Danish society. There are more than 100,000 active associations in this country of 5.7 million people, …

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Greenland The world's largest island Part of the Danish Realm

WEBGreenland is officially the world’s largest island that is not a continent. Home to 56,000 people, Greenland has its own extensive local government, but it is also part of the …

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Work-life balance

WEBIn Denmark, full-time workers devote 66 % of their day on average to personal care and leisure, which is above the OECD average of 63 %. Danish women have better …

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Trust: A cornerstone of Danish culture

WEBTrust, an invisible Danish resource. Trust is an invisible resource in the Danish society. It means fewer social conflicts and crime because it creates a sense of harmony …

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The Danish cycling culture Read why Danes bike everywhere

WEBDanish cycling culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Bikes were first introduced to the country in the 1880s, and during the 1920s and 1930s, the bicycle became a …

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