Denmark Ends Controversial Parenting Tests for Greenlanders

The decision follows longstanding criticism of the tests for being culturally biased and unsuitable for Greenlandic parents.

Danish and Greenlandic governments have agreed to abolish psychological tests used to assess Greenlandic parents' ability to raise children.
The tests, criticized for being culturally insensitive and conducted in Danish, will be replaced by a specialized unit with expertise in Greenlandic language and culture.
A new law to formalize the change is expected to take effect by May 1, 2025.
Past cases involving the tests will be reviewed to address potential injustices stemming from their use.
The decision comes after Greenland's Prime Minister Múte B. Egede highlighted deteriorating Danish-Greenlandic relations and called for the tests to be stopped.