Denmark launched a new initiative for the integration of refugees in 2016 entitled “IGU” (Integrations Grund Uddannelse, or basic integration education). It started as a 3-year trial scheme, based on an agreement between the Danish government and employers and trade unions, but has been extended several times and is now running until 2028.

The goal of the initiative is to help refugees into the labour market, and at the same time give both the private and public sectors an opportunity to train staff to suit their requirements. The programme is offered to refugees and people who arrived…