The Danish Pulse: Week 4, 2026

Keeping up with current events is essential for passing the citizenship test, as the exam tests your knowledge of Danish politics, economy and society. This week, we bring you the most important news from week 4 in 2026, which are relevant for the Summer 2026 session of the citizenship test. Read along and gain insight into the government's new initiatives, the agenda of the Danish Parliament and Denmark's role in the EU.

Government presents new expulsion reform

On January 30, 2026, the government held a press conference where a new expulsion reform was presented. The reform aims to expel more foreigners through stricter rules on immigration. The initiative is part of the government's overall tightening of immigration policy and marks a continuation of the strict course that Danish governments have been pursuing for several years. The reform involves tightened criteria for when foreigners can be expelled from Denmark.

Government presents new expulsion reform

Exam relevance: Immigration policy and expulsion rules are central topics in the citizenship test, as they relate to Danish legislation and integration.

New economic figures for the labor market

In January 2026, the Ministry of Finance published Economic Trends for Week 4 with new data for November 2025. The figures show that there were 1,700 more employees and 5,500 more foreign employees in November compared to previous periods. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its forecast and expects stable growth and decreasing inflation towards 2027. Consumer confidence rose in January, while business confidence fell slightly, reflecting mixed signals in the Danish economy.

Economic Trends for Week 4

Exam relevance: Labor market statistics and employment figures are important for understanding the Danish economy, which is a central theme in the citizenship test.

Danish Parliament's agenda in Week 4

The agenda of the Danish Parliament in Week 4 covered three central areas of society: immigration policy, crime and protection of drinking water. The debates in the Danish Parliament focused on important societal challenges within legislation and security. The topics reflect the government's priorities and show how the Danish Parliament works to solve pressing problems for Danish society. The discussions on immigration policy were particularly intensified in light of the new expulsion reform.

Week 4 in the Danish Parliament

Exam relevance: The work and agenda of the Danish Parliament are fundamental to understanding Danish democracy, which is the core of the citizenship test.

Resolution proposal on voluntary ATP membership

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Danish Parliament in 1st reading considered a resolution proposal on voluntary membership of the Danish Labor Market Supplementary Pension (ATP). The proposal was tabled by Lars Boje Mathiesen from the Borgerlige Parti (former chairman of the New Right 2015-2023). Employment Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek (Social Democratic Party) participated in the debate, representing the government's position on the proposal. The proposal aims to ensure greater freedom in pension savings and gives individuals the option to opt-out of ATP membership.

Week 4 in the Danish Parliament

Exam relevance: The right of members of the Danish Parliament to table resolution proposals is an important part of Danish democracy and the legislative process, which is tested in the citizenship test.

EU summits and Danish participation

In Week 4 of 2026, there were several important EU meetings with Danish participation. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (former German Defense Minister and re-elected Commission President in 2024), participated in several international meetings, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Eurogroup and the Council of Economic and Financial Affairs. Week 4 also included EU summits on the Mercosur agreement, Ukraine loans and Greenland. Danish Climate and Energy Minister Dan Jørgensen met with Vattenfall to discuss energy policy. These meetings underscore Denmark's active role in EU decision-making processes.

The EU in Week 4 - 2026 - what's happening...

Exam relevance: The institutions, leadership and Denmark's international relations within the EU are central topics in the citizenship test, especially the understanding of the Commission President and EU decision-making processes.

Test your knowledge

Now you have read about the week's most important events within immigration policy, economy, the Danish Parliament's work and Denmark's EU engagement. Test your knowledge with the quiz below and see if you are ready for the citizenship test. At Danify, we help you stay up-to-date on current topics so you can pass your citizenship test with confidence.