Danish citizenship test includes questions on sports and meat in kindergartens

Thousands of individuals seeking Danish citizenship faced a rigorous test on Wednesday, with questions ranging from the sporting achievements of Viktor Axelsen to the specifics of meat consumption in kindergartens. The national citizenship test, administered in 46 language centers across Denmark, comprised 45 questions designed to assess applicants' knowledge of Danish society and values.

The exam included 35 questions based on official learning materials, covering topics such as municipal governance, the founding of Inger Støjberg's party in 2022, and the population of the Faroe Islands. A further five questions focused on current events, and five delved into Danish values. Notably, one question probed whether parents could dictate that meat served in kindergartens must be ritually slaughtered, while another addressed potential legal consequences for public officials accepting illegal payments or gifts.

To achieve citizenship, candidates needed to correctly answer a minimum of 36 questions, including at least four of the five questions specifically on Danish values. The test is conducted twice annually. In the previous November test, 47.2% of participants passed, a decrease from the 58.2% pass rate a year prior. The results for Wednesday's test will be announced later.