What lies behind Denmark's example in asylum policy?

Friday, Apr 11, 2025

Der Standard

Denmark shifts from liberal asylum policies to stricter measures, aiming for deportations despite implementation delays.

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Denmark, once known for its liberal asylum policies and early adoption of the Geneva Refugee Convention, has undergone a radical shift following the 2015 migration crisis. The current Social Democratic government supports a paradigm shift law from 2019 that issues only temporary, precarious residency permits with the goal of rapid return, discouraging integration. Austria is also pursuing stricter measures, including deportations to Kosovo, though implementation timelines are still pending; Denmark has rented 300 prison beds in Gjilan, Kosovo, which will not be available until 2027.

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