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Telegraph
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
How Denmark's ghetto laws caught the eye of Kemi Badenoch
Half an hour's drive from Copenhagen, white concrete tower blocks loom over a graffitied subway entrance. It feels a world away from the bustling capital of one of the world's richest countries. This is Askerød, an estate branded a 'parallel society' under Denmark's controversial ghetto laws. Today, its population is 54 per cent 'non-Western' – above the 50 per cent threshold that can compel councils to demolish, vacate or sell off social housing. Supporters say the ghetto laws have helped integration in neighbourhoods across the country. However, they are facing an EU legal challenge from people affected who argue that the measures are racist. The laws are now being considered as a template by Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, who said last week that she had thought about proposals 'along the lines' of the Danish policy. Speak to people on the streets of Askerød and there is concern about integration of non-Western nationals. Alice Dalsø, 72, who lives on the estate with her dogs Karla and Nana, said: 'I think it is a problem because some of the children don't speak Danish. 'They will go to school at five-years-old unable to speak the language and it's because the adults don't speak Danish with them.' Referring to the minority of Danish nationals, she said: 'I don't understand why so many [non-Western] nationals have been put in Askerød – it's not good for them and it's not good for us as they are less likely to integrate.' Ms Dalsø stressed that the younger people from non-Western backgrounds were more likely to learn the language and speak to their neighbours, however, older residents were not.' Another student, who did not wish to give her name, said: 'There is a kind of segregation – it's not imposed by anyone, but there is a large ethnic minority population here.' The 24-year-old added: 'There is some truth to not everybody subscribing to Danish values, but I think the government forgets not [everyone came] here because they wanted to emigrate. They came here because they were escaping war. 'A lot of them will miss their home countries and people speaking their language but a lot of them are mentally traumatised – so it's easier for them to talk to others from their own communities.' Both residents did not agree that tearing down or selling off social housing was the right way to deal with the problem. Ms Dalsø pointed out that her own home could be at risk if a block was removed or emptied, while the student described such measures as 'harsh'. Speaking at a Policy Exchange event on Monday, Ms Badenoch said she had 'looked at' the Danish ghetto policy and added: 'We need to do what works for the UK, it's not exactly the same situation, we have a much bigger population, and so many other things that would require adjustments, but that sort of thing, yes.' Pernille Beckmann, mayor of the Danish municipality Greve, which includes includes Askerød, said improvements had been made since 2010, when the housing development was first placed on the 'vulnerable residential area' list, which it has been on and off for the past 15 years. The Danish government no longer uses the word 'ghetto' to describe such areas, referring to them instead as places where there is a 'parallel society'. As well as having more than 50 per cent non-Western people living there, parallel society areas must also meet two of four other criteria for houses to be demolished – such as having unemployment levels above 40 per cent, or crime rates of at least three times the national average. Those living in the affected properties are then re-housed in other areas, with the hope that this will improve integration and reduce crime. There are currently eight areas on the parallel society list. Ms Beckmann, a member of the Liberal Party, said a big change came when the municipality was granted full authority to decide who can move into Askerød and the nearby Gersagerparken estate. New residents must now meet certain criteria: they must be employed or in education, have no criminal record, and hold EU citizenship. She said a survey on the housing estate found that residents in the development reported feeling safer. Ms Beckmann said: 'In close collaboration with local housing associations, we've agreed to distribute residents who fall under the criteria for parallel societies more evenly across the municipality. 'It's about creating balance and not just shifting the problem from one place to another... The profile of new residents is already changing thanks to the new criteria, and that's a promising sign. 'Hopefully, this will help us come off the list again and continue building safer, more stable neighbourhoods.' A supporter of the parallel societies laws, Ms Beckmann described them as 'overall good and effective'. 'We simply cannot allow the existence of parallel societies where children and young people grow up under social control, religious indoctrination, crime, gangs, and with poor prospects for education and employment,' she said. 'When we ensure a diverse resident mix, we break down under-resourced areas. 'Places where people feel unsafe, lose faith in the future, and where children see no other possibilities than what they encounter at home or next door.' The widespread political mainstream support for strict immigration measures is a sign of how much the debate in Denmark has changed. During the 1960s and early 1970s, the country welcomed large numbers of immigrants on guest worker status amid surging demand for labour. But concern grew for decades over how well newcomers were able to integrate. In 2015, the European migration and refugee crisis marked a turning point, when well over a million migrants came to Europe – mostly heading to wealthier northern countries such as Denmark, Sweden and Germany. That year, the anti-immigration Danish People's Party (DPP), became the second biggest power in the country's parliament. After losing the 2015 election, the Social Democrats made a public break from its previous past reputation of openness to migration. 'My party should have listened,' new leader Mette Frederiksen said at the time. Since then the country has tightened rules dramatically and introduced a litany of restrictions. Its 'anti-ghetto law' was introduced in 2018, and Ms Frederiksen, who became prime minister the following year, has since pursued a 'zero refugee' policy. Successful asylum bids had almost halved by her second year in office, from 85 per cent in 2015 to 44 per cent in 2020. Last year just 860 asylum requests were granted in Denmark, the lowest figure apart from 2020, when Covid halted new arrivals. While Denmark continues to tackle new immigration, the ghetto rules are also intended to promote integration among non-Danes already living in the country. The Muhammad cartoons controversy of 2005 – in which Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten sparked protests and uproar across the world by publishing twelve editorial cartoons depicting the founder of Islam – is often cited by those who say non-Westerners must embrace 'Danish values'. Muhammad Aslam, then a Copenhagen councillor, was among a delegation who travelled to Egypt on the Danish government's behalf in an effort to ease tensions at a time when Danish flags were being burned in the street. However, he has since been moved from the home he lived in for over 30 years – an apartment in a low-rise public housing estate in the neighbourhood of Nørrebro, Copenhagen. The 58-year-old, who came to Denmark from Pakistan with his father as a seven-year-old and gained citizenship in the 1980s, is one of a dozen tenants who has taken the Danish government to court over the ghetto laws. The case is before the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, with a ruling expected later this year. Speaking with the help of a translator, Mr Aslam, said: 'I don't think that [Denmark] should take everyone in and that can't be done in the UK either. 'But we definitely should care for the people who are here. 'Everybody who lives in Denmark should be perceived as Danish and I perceive everyone here as Danish – and everyone should have the same rights.' Mr Aslam said that being part of a community is not necessarily about 'socialising with people born or raised here' but about 'doing things the Danish way of doing things and having the same values like free speech'. He added: 'You see all of these people where maybe their grandparents and parents have come to Denmark years beforehand and now they are graduating university – it would be hard to say that's a bad example of integration.' Meanwhile, some Right-wing politicians also believe that removing social housing from affected areas is not the solution. Anders Vistisen, Danish People's Party MEP and chief whip of Patriots for Europe group in European Parliament, said: 'We are not massively in favour of that part of that part of the legislation as we think it has often become a massive waste of money and it's not solving the problem.' He added: 'I think that if I was a UK politician, I would adopt other parts of the Danish laws before I came to the ghetto question. 'I think if the will was there it wouldn't be harmful, but I think it's a very marginal part of the Danish laws which is on the most expensive and least effective end of the scale.' The ghetto policy's effectiveness remains a matter for debate in Denmark. But across Europe, the country's stance on migration is winning it many admirers. Mrs Badenoch is unlikely to be the last.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
TieTechnology Brings Its Best-of-Business Telephony Solutions to ServiceTitan and PestPac CRM Installations
SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 26, 2025-- TieTechnology, today announced new integrations for ServiceTitan and PestPac — two of the most popular names in field service CRM software. These integrations further solidify TieTechnology's reputation and superior technology as the go-to business phone system provider when impeccable service, deep integration expertise, and reliability are essential. ServiceTitan and PestPac, both serve mission-critical roles for home services and pest control industries — relying on precise, always-on communications. TieTechnology's ability to integrate its phone systems seamlessly with these platforms — while delivering hands-on customer care – further proves why they are becoming the go-to provider for business voice and CRM integration. 'This entire industry has been trained to accept subpar service from phone providers. Our customers don't just need phones that work. They need phones that work with everything else — CRM, scheduling, dispatching, customer support — and they need them supported by someone who answers the call,' said Jim Eckes, Founder of TieTechnology. 'We don't just install systems. We create an enhanced customer experience and stand behind every call, every feature, every outage fix. That's why companies that use ServiceTitan, PestPac and many others trust us with their communication lifelines.' AC Warehouse, a longtime ServiceTitan user, echoed that sentiment. 'TieTechnology made our ServiceTitan integration seamless. We're now able to access customer data quicker and answer more calls. More importantly, when we had questions, someone answered — immediately. I would never go back. You just don't get that kind of care from big-name providers,' said Operations Manager Shalan DeMarco. With these new integrations, TieTechnology continues its expansion across verticals that demand not just functionality — but accountability, availability, and direct human support. Why Partners & Customers Trust TieTechnology: 'TieTechnology has grown because we've never strayed from what matters: getting it right and picking up the phone every time a user has an issue,' added Eckes. 'We're not just a phone company. We're your support system — literally.' As field service companies grow and modernize, reliable telephony integrated directly into business software becomes essential. TieTechnology isn't just keeping pace — they're setting the bar. For more information about TieTechnology's services or to request a consultation, visit About TieTechnology TieTechnology is a premier provider of communication and IT solutions, specializing in VoIP systems, managed IT services, and tailored solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded on the principles of innovation and unmatched customer service, TieTechnology empowers businesses to thrive with cutting-edge tools and support. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Peter Ramsay Global Results Communications [email protected] 949.307.5908 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY VOIP TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE INTERNET SOURCE: TieTechnology Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/26/2025 08:00 AM/DISC: 06/26/2025 08:02 AM
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AI Notetaker Jump Rolls Out Integration With RightCapital
You can find original article here Wealthmanagement. Subscribe to our free daily Wealthmanagement newsletter. If it works as touted, the announced integration between the popular artificial intelligence-powered notetaking platform Jump and financial planning application RightCapital will be a glimpse of what is yet to come in terms of improvements in advisor efficiency. The integration is now live and available without additional charge to those advisors who are customers of both companies. While the integration has bidirectional features, the immediate payoff for advisors will be to synchronize meeting insights parsed out by Jump's AI and then fed in to update the RightCapital platform without the need for manual input. 'We're constantly exploring new features and integrations that can remove time-consuming manual processes from advisor workloads,' wrote RightCapital founder and CEO Shuang Chen in an announcement. Among the household data tracked in RightCapital that Jump can offer updates to (pending advisor approval) would include expenses, family records, goals and incomes. There are also some new capabilities made possible by the integration. Once the integration has been turned on, advisors can take advantage of the generative features in Jump to query RightCapital about any data available in the financial planning software using natural language. The example used in the release is, 'Who is the beneficiary of Jill's 401(k)?' In addition, advisors getting ready for a client meeting can automatically pull RightCapital client data into Jump's Pre-Meeting Prep feature, and following a meeting, Jump, in turn, maps data from the latter into templates for RightCapital to be updated. Michael Brady, the president of Generosity Wealth Management and affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, participated in the integration pilot. He was provided by Jump to discuss the partnership. 'JumpAI saves me time already, and with the new RightCapital integration, I'm able to save even more time by pushing information gleaned from my meeting right into a retirement update,' he wrote via email. 'Information captured in a phone call or meeting is immediately put to work without additional manual entry.' Jump has been in the news frequently this year. In May, it announced its partnership with Cetera, through which all 12,000 of the firm's advisors would have access to the application. In February, It announced a $20 million Series A funding round. Conquest Planning Raises $80M to Accelerate US Expansion Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aureon Realigns Leadership Team Around Market Position and Customer Focus
Seasoned Leaders Step In to Accelerate Integration and Enterprise Capacity WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aureon, a trusted provider of connectivity, managed IT, consulting, and contact center services, today announced a strategic executive realignment with the appointment of three key leaders: Chris Burns as Chief Operating Officer, Holly Veeder as Chief Transformation Officer, and Aric Birchmier as Chief Revenue Officer. Together, they form a unified leadership team focused on delivering integrated services and accelerating companywide transformation. These latest changes build on the appointment of George O'Neal as CEO in January 2025 and reflect his plan to integrate Aureon Network Services, Aureon Consulting, and Aureon Contact Center into a single, agile organization. The realignment simplifies internal structures, enhances efficiency, and strengthens the company's ability to meet growing demand across Iowa and the Midwest. "We're building a company that's not just keeping up with change, but driving it," said George O'Neal, CEO of Aureon. "This leadership team represents a deliberate step forward as we simplify how we operate, unify our offerings, and deliver comprehensive solutions for the businesses and communities we serve." Meet the New Executive Team Chris Burns, Chief Operating Officer: Burns brings more than 23 years of hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Operations at GCI in Anchorage, Alaska. His background spans large-scale network operations, technology strategy, and organizational leadership. At Aureon, he is responsible for overseeing the Contact Center, Connectivity, Managed Services, and Customer Implementation, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless customer experience. Holly Veeder, Chief Transformation Officer: Veeder previously served as President of Aureon Consulting and has played a key role in guiding the company's strategic direction. In her new position, she leads corporate strategic planning, product management, and project management, and is the company's lead on merger and acquisition initiatives. Her focus is on driving cross-functional innovation and ensuring alignment across all growth efforts. Aric Birchmier, Chief Revenue Officer: Birchmier, formerly President of Aureon Contact Center, now leads all sales and marketing functions across Aureon's portfolio. He is charged with executing a unified go-to-market strategy that supports brand awareness, customer acquisition, and long-term revenue growth. His leadership ensures that every customer interaction reinforces Aureon's value as a trusted technology partner. The move reflects O'Neal's vision to eliminate internal silos, simplify operations, and build a more agile organization that is primed for scale. By aligning core business functions, operations, transformation, and revenue, the company is better positioned to meet evolving customer needs and strengthen its role as a leading technology provider across Iowa and the Midwest. To learn more, visit About Aureon Aureon provides business enhancing solutions through connectivity, managed IT, consulting, and contact center services, improving productivity and efficiency, backed by robust, scalable offerings to meet diverse business needs. A suite of services including unified communications, internet, data center, cloud, business continuity and security, are supported by strong customer focus and dependable network infrastructure. Over four decades of expertise, and a dedicated Iowa-based customer support team, enables Aureon to closely align with client goals, fostering efficient and advanced technological environments. Their exceptional service, combined with a commitment to community and client success, solidifies Aureon's position as a premier technology partner in the Midwest. Recognized with accolades like the 2024 Best of the West awards, Aureon's influence spans from its West Des Moines headquarters nationwide, exemplifying a legacy of excellence in technology and community development. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: iMiller Public RelationsBre BarreraTel: +1.210.383.2582Email: aureon@ Sign in to access your portfolio
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Britain should follow Denmark's forced eviction of migrants who refuse to integrate, says Kemi Badenoch
BRITAIN should take inspiration from Denmark's forced eviction of migrants who refuse to integrate, Kemi Badenoch suggested yesterday. The Tory leader praised the Scandinavian state's 'ghetto laws', which force foreigners to move out of their social homes when an area starts to comprise more than 50 per cent non-Western residents. Migrants are then relocated to ensure that 'parallel societies' do not spring up across the country. The policy has been hailed by Danes for controlling the spread of Islamism, forcing migrants to learn English and integrate with the local community. In London Ms Badenoch told The Sun she had 'looked at' ghetto laws and admired the approach from Denmark's left-wing government, which has reduced net migration to zero. She said: "I think integration is not enough. "I say assimilate, I think assimilation should be the target, and if people don't assimilate, then they integrate. "But we've had so many people, such high numbers, people from lots of different places, which is not what immigration used to look like, and I think we need to move from passive to active integration." The Tory leader added: "We need to do what works for the UK, it's not exactly the same situation as Denmark, we have a much bigger population, and so many other things that would require adjustments, but (I agree) with that sort of thing, yes." Immigration minister Kaare Dybvad Bek insisted: 'If you want to be a party of the working class and middle class, you have to ensure that migration has a manageable level.' Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's party came to power in Denmark in 2019 vowing a clampdown on immigration. French cops shrug as they stand & watch migrant family almost drown in bid to board small boat 1
