A leading research institute has claimed that foreigners from outside the Nordic region must be encouraged to join Denmark’s workforce.
The country requires a minimum of 100,000 foreign workers over the next eight years if it is to maintain its competitive position in the international marketplace, according to a new study commissioned by the Immigration Service. The report was compiled by the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies.
Report author and researcher Sally Khallash said that Denmark could no longer rely on its usual helpers. “Countries like Germany, Poland and Sweden have the same demographic challenges as us with fewer young people and more elderly and, as a result, will experience the same lack of workforce as us. We must focus more on countries that have a relatively high level of education, but where the opportunities in that particular country are limited,” Khallash told the Copenhagen Post.
According to the study, Denmark is particularly lacking in highly educated workers, such as biotechnology experts and engineers. The number of work permits issued to skilled foreigners has grown significantly since 2004, with 3,600 handed out last year.
“We’re dependant on them coming, which is why we must prepare for it both legally and mentally,” said Khallash. She also called for a review of complicated immigration regulations, an increase of international school places and a move away from Danish language-dependent workplaces.
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I dare to disagree a bit with you. Danmark has the best integration system of the entire Europe, no one denies this fact. However, as you said, Danes are less open-minded than their Nordic relatives despite having a open job market. (ever been in Norge and/or Sverige ? ;) )
Plus, not that everyone knows what respect is when settling abroad ;)
That is an interesting story,yet it is a bit of conflicting news since Denmark is tightening their immigration rules and making it more difficult for many people to get work permits and visas.
At present there those not seem to be a great need for workers, since the unemployment rate has risen dramatically over the past 2 years and many Danes are still out of work.
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working in Denmark, but be aware that working in Denmark can be a rewarding opportunity, but it does not have a history of opening its arms to foreign workers lightly. You have to work to earn your place and many foreign workers find the Danish attitude towards them a big drawback. I do hope that the Danes will become more open minded towards foreign workers and the tide is beginning to slowly turn.
Not sure if this news story is based on actual stats or wishful thinking that the economy will rebound so much that there will be large gaps left in the employment market. Time will tell.
FYIDenmark.com
Well, I may offer myself if it does include a relocation to Faroes or Greenland :D
unnskyld at jeg er ikke interessert på Danmark, pluss der bor det så mye italikere for meg :P