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New Danish government to maintain course on immigration policy

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Denmark's new four-party government will maintain the country's current immigration and justice policies.
  • Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that this stance has broad support in parliament and among the public, emphasizing its importance for social cohesion.
  • The government aims to control the number of people entering Denmark while fulfilling international responsibilities.

Denmark's new coalition government, comprising the Social Democrats, SF, Moderates, and the Social Liberals, has pledged to uphold the nation's existing immigration and justice policies. The government's foundational document, while not detailing extensive changes, firmly states its commitment to maintaining the current course.

"The new government stands firm on Danish immigration and justice policy," stated acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference. She emphasized that this policy enjoys "broad support in parliament and among the population" and is "crucial for social cohesion."

The new government stands firm on Danish immigration and justice policy. It has broad support in parliament and among the population. It is crucial for social cohesion.

— Mette FrederiksenActing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen explaining the government's stance on immigration and justice policy.

The coalition's stated goal is to ensure "control over the number of people coming to Denmark, while we fulfill our international responsibilities." This approach signals continuity in the government's approach to managing migration and border control, aligning with established national priorities.

we stand firm on immigration policy, so there is control over the number of people coming to Denmark, while we fulfill our international responsibilities

— Mette FrederiksenQuoted from the government's foundational document regarding immigration policy.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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