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92 Activation programmesfor the unemployedJOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKETActivation programmesfor people not able tofind a jobDenmark has an extensive “social securitysafety net” aimed at helping those withoutmeans to support themselves develop theirqualifications and gain a foothold on thelabour market.While thus making yourselfavailable for the labour market, you areentitled to financial assistance in the formof introduction benefit*, cash benefit * orunemployment benefit*.The social system is based on theprinciples that those with the abilityshould be self-supporting, and that rightsand duties go hand in hand.Thus, you havea duty to seek and accept a job and toattend to it. However, if you are unable tofind a regular job right away, it it is acondition for receiving financial assistancethat you accept any activation offer.Failure to comply with this obligation willlead to sanctions, such as withdrawal ofall or part of the financial assistance towhich you would otherwise be entitled.Municipal activation programmesAs part of the introduction programme fornewly arrived citizens, the municipalauthorities must offer job-orientedactivation programmes*. For furtherinformation, see the section “Help andadvice provided by the municipalauthority” on page 31.If you are still unemployed after being inDenmark for three years, you may also gethelp and advice from the municipalauthority.The same applies if you becomeunemployed later on, and do not haveunemployment insurance.The municipal authority must offer you anactivation programme. Persons underactivation must obtain the necessaryqualifications to start an education or finda job, for example, through vocationalcourses and work placement activitiesoffered by an employer.Obtaining qualificationsthrough education ortraineeshipIn order to receive financial assistanceduring the activation programme, youmust show active commitment. Thus, youmay not be absent from a training courseor work placement activities without avalid reason, such as illness.You must accept any job offered toyou under the activation programme.Otherwise, you may risk losing all or partof your introduction benefits or cashpayments.Active effort required
93Activation programmes forinsured unemployed personsIf you contribute to an unemploymentinsurance fund* (see the section“Unemployment insurance” on page 87)and become unemployed again, you areentitled to activation and financialassistance on certain conditions. Thepurpose of the activation programme is toimprove your qualifications to enable youto find a new job as soon as possible.JOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKETThe main difference between activationprogrammes for insured and non-insuredunemployed persons is that those coveredby insurance are the responsibility of theEmployment Service, not the municipalauthority.
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Ministry of Refugee, Immigration an
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List of contents312345Welcome as a
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5Thus, Danish society does not acce
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7The Danish realmOne of theNordic C
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GEOGRAPHY AND POPULATION9København
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Government system11The legislative,
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13Public administrationIndependent
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15Integration CouncilsMost municipa
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A society founded on the rule of la
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20Denmark’s role in the wider wor
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24ENTRY AND RESIDENCEthe basis of a
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26RepatriationENTRY AND RESIDENCEDe
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28 Danish citizenship (nationality)
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Help and advice providedby municipa
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Interpretation services33The interp
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High housing standards35The standar
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Many people own their homeIn Denmar
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39Number of occupantsper room may b
Page 41 and 42: Co-opaccommodationOwner-occupiedacc
Page 43 and 44: 43HOUSINGNoise and consideration to
Page 45 and 46: 45InsuranceA contents insurance pol
Page 48 and 49: 6 FAMILY
Page 50 and 51: 50Different family typesFAMILYAt th
Page 52 and 53: 52FAMILYRegisteredpartnershipsJoint
Page 54 and 55: 54Giving birthFAMILYPre-natal check
Page 56 and 57: 56FAMILYIn the post-natal wardBirth
Page 58 and 59: 58Children andyoung peopleFAMILYChi
Page 60 and 61: 60FAMILYNot merely looking after th
Page 62 and 63: 62FAMILYThis period of transition c
Page 64 and 65: 64FAMILYHome helpHousing for the el
Page 66 and 67: 7 SCHOOL AND EDUCATION
Page 68 and 69: 68Pre-school, primary andlower seco
Page 70 and 71: 70SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONBased on othe
Page 72 and 73: 72SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONChildren havi
Page 74 and 75: 74SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONPupils help s
Page 76 and 77: 76SCHOOL AND EDUCATION2-year social
Page 78 and 79: 78 The Danish educational systemSCH
Page 80 and 81: 80State Education Grantsand Loan Sc
Page 82 and 83: 82 Danish language classesfor adult
Page 84 and 85: 8 JOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKET
Page 86 and 87: 86JOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKETShortag
Page 88 and 89: 88JOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKETThe wor
Page 90 and 91: 90JOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKETWritten
Page 94 and 95: 9 ECONOMY AND CONSUMPTION
Page 96 and 97: 96Hiring and buyingon creditECONOMY
Page 98 and 99: 98 The Danishtax systemECONOMY AND
Page 100 and 101: 10 CULTURE AND LEISURE TIME
Page 102 and 103: 102CULTURE AND LEISURE TIMEFree-pre
Page 104 and 105: 104Popular educationin DenmarkCULTU
Page 106 and 107: 106 AssociationsCULTURE AND LEISURE
Page 108 and 109: 11 HEALTH AND SICKNESS
Page 110 and 111: 110The National Health Insuranceand
Page 112 and 113: 112HEALTH AND SICKNESSContact the e
Page 114 and 115: 114HEALTH AND SICKNESSFee charged f
Page 116 and 117: 116At the hospitalHEALTH AND SICKNE
Page 118 and 119: 118Dental careHEALTH AND SICKNESSFr
Page 120: 120 MedicinesHEALTH AND SICKNESSOnl
Page 123 and 124: 123Religious holidays, nationalholi
Page 125 and 126: 125This applies to work and private
Page 128 and 129: 128Practical informationPRACTICAL I
Page 130 and 131: 130PRACTICAL INFORMATIONTelephonesT
Page 132 and 133: 132Organisations and institutions o
Page 134 and 135: 134PRACTICAL INFORMATIONThe State C
Page 136 and 137: 136PRACTICAL INFORMATIONEmployment
Page 138 and 139: 138GlossaryGLOSSARYAbsolute monarch
Page 140 and 141: 140GLOSSARYDenmark - for example, a
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142GLOSSARYEvening classes (Aftensk
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144GLOSSARYNational Board of Indust
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146GLOSSARYRepresentative democracy
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148IndexINDEXAAbortion 52Absolute m
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150INDEXGGeneva Convention, the 23G
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152INDEXRepatriation 26Representati
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154ColophonTitleCitizen in Denmark
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