The Local Denmark https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Denmark could ease laws on forced adoption A new government proposal could ease the path for authorities to force adoption of children whose parents are not deemed able to take charge of their care. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190226/denmark-could-ease-laws-on-forced-adoption Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:57:23 +0100 denmark-could-ease-laws-on-forced-adoption Denmark stops all adoptions from Ethiopia After a series of inspections at adoption facilities in the country, the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs and the Interior has decided to stop all adoptions from Ethiopia, the ministry announced on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160309/denmark-stops-all-adoptions-from-ethiopia Wed, 09 Mar 2016 09:44:58 +0100 denmark-stops-all-adoptions-from-ethiopia Gay couple become first to adopt from abroad Homosexuals have had equal adoption rights since 2010, but it wasn't until an Aarhus couple returned from South Africa with their daughter in tow that the law change paid off. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140721/gay-couple-become-first-in-denmark-to-adopt-from-abroad Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:20:00 +0200 gay-couple-become-first-in-denmark-to-adopt-from-abroad Danish adoptions at a record low The number of Danes looking to adopt has dropped dramatically due to increased costs, longer waiting times and a series of negative media stories about international adoption bureaus. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140622/danish-adoptions-at-a-record-low Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:27:00 +0200 danish-adoptions-at-a-record-low