Copenhagen named most 'open for business' in ranking of 149 cities

A report by Open for Business has named Copenhagen the most ‘open for business’ city in a ranking of 149 cities around the globe. The ratings examine cities according to economic competitiveness and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Copenhagen is the highest scoring city in this year’s City Ratings (AAA), driven by exemplary LGBTQ+ inclusion policies and strong economic performance. The Danish capital excels in innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in clean technology and life sciences, while maintaining a thriving startup ecosystem that attracts diverse international talent.

The city earns top marks on LGBTQ+ inclusion, across both metrics of social acceptance and life satisfaction metrics, including comprehensive mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community. Denmark was also the first country in the world to grant legal recognition to same-sex unions in the form of registered partnerships in 1989.

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