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HRW Urges Denmark's PM to Prioritize Human Rights

6/14/2025

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Human Rights Watch is calling on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to champion human rights and democracy as Denmark takes the helm of the EU on July 1. The organization stresses the importance of holding Hungary accountable for its rule-of-law breaches. Meanwhile, Frederiksen grapples with domestic strife over immigration policies while striving to attract foreign labor amid heated discussions.

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Human Rights Watch is calling on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to champion human rights and democracy as Denmark takes the helm of the EU on July 1. The organization stresses the importance of holding Hungary accountable for its rule-of-law breaches. Meanwhile, Frederiksen grapples with domestic strife over immigration policies while striving to attract foreign labor amid heated discussions.