12/11/2025
International political representation is a chicken-and-egg problem in Denmark. International concerns are not spoken for, there’s no budget, and there’s no energy behind ensuring our success.
In fact, recent developments point in exactly the opposite direction (see: dissolution of the Integration Council).
We make up nearly 1 in 6 people in Denmark, so why is this?
We don’t vote.
We don’t run for office.
We don’t make our issues known or fight for them.
And maybe the reason we don’t do so is because we’ve never had representation before, so it feels like an uphill battle.
Chances are, you can vote in Denmark even as an international. Use your power to shape your community. Research the candidates looking to improve the lives of internationals, and maybe even vote for an international candidate if their policies reflect your values.
If you need help, we’re here.
Visit our website
or tune in to the podcast (https://votehomepodcast.buzzsprout.com/) with George Matache & Derek Hartman for more on voting as an international, to learn about candidates across Denmark, and to get a grounding in Danish politics
Representation isn’t given. It’s elected. Let’s make it happen.
Podcast Description – Vol.2Can you vote in Denmark? Should you? And what happens if you do more than vote and actually run for office? Vol.2 is a limited 5-episode podcast that empowers internationals living in Denmark to take p...
