
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has accused Denmark of enacting “deeply concerning” immigration policies which “could fuel fear [and] xenophobia,” and has insisted that Denmark must reverse recent policies designed to make itself a less attractive destination
by Donna Rachel Edmunds7 Jan 2016, 9:06 AM PST0

Denmark announced the immediate introduction of random controls at the German border, Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said Monday, on the same day neighbouring Sweden introduced controls on its frontier with Denmark to stem the flow of refugees. “When
by AFP4 Jan 2016, 6:57 AM PST0

All train, bus and ferry passengers travelling from Denmark to Sweden will from Monday be required to show photo identification before being allowed across the border in a drastic move by the Swedish government to stem an unprecedented migrant influx.
by AFP4 Jan 2016, 1:36 AM PST0

Border checks on train passengers aimed at curbing the number of asylum seekers entering Sweden from Denmark will cost Denmark’s rail operator nearly 1 million Danish crowns (99,370 pounds) a day, the state-owned company said on Tuesday. Travellers have been
by Reuters30 Dec 2015, 7:31 AM PST0

Criminal statistic research by the University of Copenhagen shows that in Denmark the top-ten criminal forenames in the country for men are all Arabic origin. The research, which took in how likely an individual with any given forename was to
by Oliver Lane25 Dec 2015, 10:04 AM PST0

Communities across Denmark have complained they do not have enough resources to cope with the huge influx of migrants into their country. According to survey by television station TV2, many local town halls say they cannot handle the costs associated
by Nick Hallett22 Dec 2015, 8:16 AM PST0

A European lawmaker for Denmark’s ruling right-wing party said Saturday he was leaving the party over its controversial asylum policies, which include plans for police to search asylum seekers’ luggage for valuables. “Denmark is currently experiencing a norm and value
by AFP20 Dec 2015, 2:44 AM PST0

Denmark is being forced to defend a proposed law allowing officials to confiscate migrants’ valuables which has drawn comparisons with Nazi practices. The proposed law introduced to Parliament earlier this month would allow authorities to search migrants entering Denmark for valuables which could then be confiscated.
by Sarkis Zeronian19 Dec 2015, 5:40 AM PST0

The Prime Minister of Denmark has criticised the Swedish government’s plan to impose border control on its Danish frontier, but not for reasons obviously related to immigration. For some time now the neighbouring Scandinavian countries have been at loggerheads over
by Sarkis Zeronian15 Dec 2015, 9:09 AM PST0

A Danish citizen killed in a drone attack while fighting for Islamic State in Syria is said to have been aware of “every single detail” of November’s Paris attacks having been directly in touch with the terrorists. The Danish Islamic State fighter
by Sarkis Zeronian11 Dec 2015, 7:23 AM PST0

The Danish government has banned seven individuals from travelling abroad this year on suspicion they would go to fight, using new counter-terror laws passed in March. Since the security law was introduced Danish police have made charges 14 times, resulting
by Oliver Lane10 Dec 2015, 11:21 AM PST0

A war of words has erupted between Sweden and Denmark over who should take the growing number of migrants gathering at the border between the two countries. Sweden, traditionally proud of its open borders policy, has been forced to implement
by Nick Hallett10 Dec 2015, 11:18 AM PST0

Eurosceptic EU member Denmark voted in a referendum Thursday to reject a government proposal to adopt the bloc’s justice rules, amid concerns over handing more power to Brussels. The ‘No’ side received 53.1 per cent of votes, while the ‘Yes’
by AFP4 Dec 2015, 1:56 AM PST0

Eurosceptic Denmark goes to the polls Thursday in a referendum on stepping up its participation in EU police and judicial cooperation, with the outcome uncertain amid fears ranging from jihadist attacks to the migrant crisis. Held three weeks after the
by AFP1 Dec 2015, 2:26 AM PST0

The city of Copenhagen has cut its association with the Islamic Society of Denmark over concerns about their links with extremist Muslims. The city had previously given the society 30 days notice over their support of controversial hate preachers, giving them
by Oliver Lane14 Nov 2015, 2:01 AM PST0

Contents: Arms race grows between Serbia and Croatia; EU and African leaders clash amid accusations of ‘Fortress Europe'; Sweden, Slovenia and Denmark take steps to block the migrant flow
by John J. Xenakis12 Nov 2015, 6:20 AM PST0

Sweden’s admission that it is buckling under the pressure of the migrant crisis as it struggles to provide accommodation for those arriving from Denmark and Germany is exposing European Union discord on the issue. Earlier this week the Swedish government admitted it
by Sarkis Zeronian7 Nov 2015, 8:48 AM PST0

Danish TV2 had to cut short a report from the Sandholm asylum centre yesterday after their crew on the scene appeared to be intimidated and threatened by an angry migrant. Reporting on the situation at the ‘Asylcenteret Sandholm’, a former military barracks
by Oliver Lane4 Nov 2015, 2:13 AM PST0

Denmark is to make mandatory sex education classes a pre-requisite for migrants before they can receive state benefits, as part of an ongoing shake-up of immigration law in the country, and to curb migrant rape activity. Reacting to statistics which show migrants
by Oliver Lane29 Oct 2015, 7:49 AM PST0

A Dutch political satire show has taken aim at the European migrant crisis, airing a short commercial telling would-be refugees to go to neighbouring Denmark instead. Noting the popularity of the Netherlands among refugees, the short takes aim at the habit
by Oliver Lane21 Oct 2015, 1:15 AM PST0

A Swedish artist has been investigated by Danish police after a political stunt calling attention to the dangers of Europe’s porous borders was reported to the authorities. Artist Dan Park had mocked up flyers satirising the now-familiar Refugees Welcome trope, a
by Oliver Lane20 Oct 2015, 9:52 AM PST0

A new poll has found almost 40 per cent of Muslims living in Denmark believe laws in the country should be based on Quranic Sharia Law, indicating a confident belief in the dominion of Islam over the nation. The figures come
by Oliver Lane20 Oct 2015, 7:37 AM PST0

Research in the European microcosm nation of Denmark has found three-quarters of Muslims in the country register on an important measure for radicalisation – more now than a decade ago. Whereas 10 years ago Muslims in Denmark could have been considered
by Oliver Lane15 Oct 2015, 4:24 AM PST0

Denmark is slowly retreating from some of its most ambitious, self-regarding climate initiatives. In an unforeseen attack of common sense, the government is readying to end its generous tax breaks for citizens who buy low-carbon vehicles because of the expense imposed on
by Simon Kent9 Oct 2015, 7:39 AM PST0

The immigration ministry will be one of the most legislatively busy in Denmark this parliament, with 17 legal changes put forward to make it tougher for foreigners to get citizenship. While many of the new laws proposed may seem harsh,
by Oliver Lane7 Oct 2015, 10:05 AM PST0