Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has announced new rules regarding the family reunification of children, after controversial cases in which children were deported caused public outcry.
After the newest wave of reports in the Danish media of children with foreign backgrounds being deported, Integration Minister Inger Støjberg said on Monday that she would consider ways to avoid such cases in the future.
A series of reports in Danish media of children with foreign backgrounds who have faced deportations over immigration rules have resulted in pushback against current legislation.
Denmark’s immigration policies have been under scrutiny worldwide in recent years, with its infamous 'jewellery law', the recent ban on burkas and Integration Minister Inger Støjberg's decision to celebrate immigration restriction with cake all receiving their fair share of coverage – and criticism – from international media outlets.
A national bus operator and an occupational health doctor have spoken out to debunk immigration minister Inger Støjberg’s claim that fasting during Ramadan is a potential safety risk.
A Danish minister known for her strong anti-immigration views on Monday May 21st called for Muslims to take time off work during the fasting period of Ramadan, saying the practice is "dangerous for all of us".
Moving to a new country can play havoc with one's sense of identity. But there are plenty of things that can be done to make transitioning to life in a place like Denmark more pleasant and homely, writes our guest columnist Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen.
A tailor-made approach to creating a feeling of belonging for all groups in international contexts can strengthen Danish society, writes guest columnist Thomas Mulhern.
The 13-year-old Chinese stepdaughter of a Danish former soldier has been told to leave Denmark by authorities, who say that the schoolgirl will not be able to integrate.
Integration is a two-way street, even if cultural appropriation isn’t, argues The Local’s guest columnist Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen, who moved to Denmark from Kenya in 2013.
Denmark’s integration minister Inger Støjberg says that citizens should contact authorities if they witness “many people walking around in the back, not speaking Danish at all” in pizzerias.
Denmark’s long-running, some might say exhausting, debate on just what it means to be ‘a Dane’ has flared up again thanks to the wording of a declaration approved by parliament.
