Say hello to Fionn, one of our new resident Irish co-hosts. This week, Fionn and Kalpita are joining forces to discuss both good news - interest rates continue to lower for aspiring homeowners and expansion of psychiatric support on the emergency hotline 112, and not so good news (i.e. increasing Denmark’s NATO contributions to 5%).

In this episode:

1. 112 hotline will support psychiatric emergencies from 2026 (01:02)
2. Interest rates expected to fall as low as 1.1% by summer (10:50)
3. 90B DKK needed increase NATO contributions to 5% (15:53)
4. The "shift towards a wartime mindset" (24:39)

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We're back with a new format in season 3! Stay updated on the top issues that has happened in Denmark, and get to know our panel of co-hosts as they discuss them. This week Narcis sits with with Kalpita, musing about petty crime punishments, rising prices of electric cars and the decline in passion for reading in Denmark.

Dive right in:

1. More about the new format (00:24)
2. Decline in love for reading among children (04:24)
3. Prices of EVs are going up... due to phase-in of registration tax (14:28)
4. Harsher punishments to be meted out for petty crimes (22:52)
5. Feedback? Here's where to find us (34:04)

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After a hectic week of Romanian vote counting and office Christmas parties, Narcis and Arun got together on a late Tuesday evening to discuss this week's ongoings and the general geo-political landscape.

Topics covered in today’s podcast:

• Narcis & Arun's updates on Romanian elections and Christmas parties (00:13)
• Thoughts on the Danish petition to ban use of social media for those under 18 (06:18)
• Distinction of legislation that falls under Danish vs. EU levels (09:13)
• The TikTok effect (15:18)
• Is Denmark going the direction of the Systembolaget? (25:01)

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Note: This podcast episode covers discussion around the Last Week in Denmark (24.11-01.12) Episode 41 Year 4 update.

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