Magnus Heunicke

Danish education minister (Undervisningsminister)

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Born: January 28, 1975, Næstved

Party: Social Democrats

Education: Danish School of Journalism, Næstved Gymnasium

Previous offices: Minister of Education, Danish Minister for Gender Equality

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Denmark moves to let teachers use physical force in schools

Rule Changes

Successfully guided bill L 45 through the Folketing, passed October 16, 2026

Denmark's parliament has passed a law ending the country's near-60-year ban on physical force in schools. Teachers can now hold students in place, guide them from rooms, or briefly restrain them in last-resort situations.

Updated Oct 17