housing

housing

Denmark announces fewer ‘parallel societies’ in annual update

The Danish government has reduced the number of housing areas it classes as “parallel societies” from 12 to 8, with no new areas joining the list.

Crime

Denmark could bolster law on eviction of criminals from homes

Danish political parties are considering an update to existing rules which enable housing associations to evict tenants who have been convicted of crimes, according to a media report.

housing

Does Aarhus have more marginalised neighbourhoods than Copenhagen?

The list version of Denmark’s ‘parallel societies’ list of marginalised neighbourhoods shows a larger number of underprivileged areas in second city Aarhus than capital Copenhagen – where there are no longer any neighbourhoods that meet the criteria.

housing

Where are the new 'parallel societies' in Denmark’s cities?

An updated list of underprivileged areas classed by Danish authorities as ‘parallel societies’ has been published, with an increase in the total number of neighbourhoods on the list for the first time since 2020.

Immigration

Families slam 'racist' Danish law to clear immigrant 'parallel societies'

Outraged residents say they will resist a "racist" Danish law which allows large numbers of people to be evicted from social housing in areas where the authorities say there are too many immigrants.