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Denmark's Tough Migration Policies Spark Economic Debate

12/26/2025

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Denmark held the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December 2025, prioritizing migration and the energy transition.
Once Eurosceptic, Denmark has shifted its stance amid the war in Ukraine and Russia's influence.
The government has adopted a hard line on migration, drawing criticism, as experts explore policy effects on Denmark's economy and society.

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Denmark held the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December 2025, prioritizing migration and the energy transition.
Once Eurosceptic, Denmark has shifted its stance amid the war in Ukraine and Russia's influence.
The government has adopted a hard line on migration, drawing criticism, as experts explore policy effects on Denmark's economy and society.