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Kollage: Christine Vierø Larsen. Originalfoto: Miriam Dalsgaard, Mads Nissen, Erik Gleie

As a child, Rikke accompanied her parents abroad during a work assignment. As a result, her welfare benefits are now halved at the age of 55.

A 55-year-old Dane has her welfare benefits halved because her parents worked abroad for a few years 40 years ago

Kollage: Christine Vierø Larsen. Originalfoto: Miriam Dalsgaard, Mads Nissen, Erik Gleie
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The letter from the Benefit Center on Monday, February 24th this year changed Rikke’s life. And her self-perception.

Her life because the content of the letter halved her cash benefits.

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