New EU report indicates Danes are thriving despite the corona crisis. In fact, Denmark is the country in the EU with the highest level of job security, greatest confidence in the future and best mental health. Danes are also most optimistic about their own financial situation.

The European Commission’s proposal for a minimum wage directive may mean that the Danish Parliament is forced to get involved in the way wages are negotiated in Denmark. The proposal will thereby severely weaken the Danish labour market model.

On 31 August the Danish social partners, DA and FH, along with the Danish government have agreed on a short-time working scheme as a response to the effects of Covid-19.