# 155 | Stuck in Limbo: Denmark’s Election and the Future for Internationals

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Podcast: [What Are You Doing in Denmark?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526)
Published: 2026-04-21T03:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/stuck-in-limbo-denmarks-election-and-the-future-for-inte
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Duration seconds: 2313

## Resource

Denmark still doesn’t have a new government weeks after the election... so what’s going on, and what does it mean for internationals living here? In this episode Derek and Brooke break down the current political stalemate and why forming a government has been so difficult this time around. Featuring a short interview with Bernardo Basilici Menini, they explain where negotiations stand, who holds the power, and what could happen next. This episode also dives into what different coalition outcomes could mean for internationals in Denmark including: changes to citizenship rules, work permits, international students, deportation policies, integration, housing, and the cost of living. Whether you’re an expat, student, or planning to move to Denmark, this episode will help you understand how the election could impact your life here. 🎙️ Topics covered: Why Denmark hasn’t formed a government yet The role of Mette Frederiksen and Lars Løkke Rasmussen Citizenship and immigration policy changes Work permits and international hiring Student visas and staying after graduation Deportation and integration policies Housing and cost of living Bernardo Basilici Menini (guest): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardo-basilici-menini Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/author/bernardo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernie.basilicimen Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust Subscribe to The Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/subscription/ Topics: Danish election, Denmark politics explained, expats in Denmark, coalition govern…

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