European Commission takes stand against Danish plan to outsource asylum
The European Commission has expressed criticism of Denmark’s new asylum law. On Friday, EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson warned that the Danish system could…
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Jan Egeland attacks Denmark’s asylum policy: “Stingy, petty, and hypocritical”
Denmark’s recent law that regulates establishing reception centers for Denmark’s asylum seekers outside Europe is contrary to international law, NRC’s general secretary warns. Jan Egeland…
Jyllands-Posten: There is now a majority in the Danish parliament for establishing asylum centers in other countries
In Denmark, there is now a political majority in the parliament for a proposal that allows for the establishment of reception centers for asylum seekers…
Denmark wants to move the asylum process to Africa – and receive zero refugees in the future
The Social Democrats in Denmark want to export the asylum process to an African country, but the proposal has received strong criticism. On Tuesday and…
Danish Prime Minister: The goal is to have zero asylum seekers coming to Denmark
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says her goal is for no asylum seekers to come to Denmark. “We must make sure that not too many people…
Denmark registers lowest number of asylum seekers since 1998
A total of 1,547 asylum seekers were registered in Denmark last year, which is the lowest annual number since 1998. The number of asylum seekers…
