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Denmark Moves to Expel More Foreign Criminals by 2025

1/30/2026

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Denmark plans legislation to expel more foreign criminals, despite conflicts with the European Court of Human Rights.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the government would not wait for court revisions on immigration laws.
The reforms would take effect May 1, 2025, if approved, tightening deportation criteria for serious crimes and tagging undocumented individuals.
Denmark's asylum approvals remain historically low, with fewer than 1,000 expected in 2025.

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Denmark plans legislation to expel more foreign criminals, despite conflicts with the European Court of Human Rights.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the government would not wait for court revisions on immigration laws.
The reforms would take effect May 1, 2025, if approved, tightening deportation criteria for serious crimes and tagging undocumented individuals.
Denmark's asylum approvals remain historically low, with fewer than 1,000 expected in 2025.