We have already made much progress along the path of reform in Denmark. The best way to help our weakest citizens is by laying the foundations for long-term job creation. Turning to the households, we can see that debt as a ratio of income has declined in recent years as a result of consolidation.
All the same, it is a well-known fact that the Danish households’ gross debt is high in relation to their income – both in a historical perspective and by international standards.