Is Denmark's harsh asylum policy the right path for Europe? | DW News

DW's Simon Young spoke with Danish Minister for Migration and Integration Kaare Dybvad Bek at the annual policy conference of Christian Social Union (CSU) in Seeon.
The Minister talked about the Danish, German and EU migration policies. He also explained why he thinks Denmark's policies of rejecting and sending asylum seekers out of the country are necessary.
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#migration #europe #denmark

[@avagrego3195]

Why is Europe afraid to say no.

[@mamadouwjallow1423]

Because they took everything that they have from Africa 🤮

[@hamodalbatal464]

@@mamadouwjallow1423 took nothing from Africa, Europe left Africa with school and hospitals, what really destroyed Africa are the corrupt politicians and their Junta and the alliance with Putin, who is stealing Africa’s called and diamond.

[@blazer9547]

@@mamadouwjallow1423 Africa was really rich before then ha🤣. Europe was always rich, europe become modernised due to industrial revolution. You will just stay envious haha

[@korth26]

Ok as a Spaniard I say definetely NO to english, dutch, german, scandinavians...

[@Rose_Ou]

It's a deliberate policy and action in order to replace the native population. Evil people, psychopaths are in power and usually have been. Orwellian world.

[@Ambient_Scenes]

There is a difference between people seeking asylum for economic reasons (who still cling to their old ideologies) and those who are fleeing persecution by those ideologies.

[@michaelashby9654]

Not really. There's no difference that can be measured objectively. The last 40 years prove this.

[@canelo6881]

@@michaelashby9654 The last 40 years prove what exactly?

[@electrolytics]

@@canelo6881 That these immigrants don't bring anything to the table. They're a burden.

[@miker7920]

​@@michaelashby9654it's possible, but the administration departments need to be replaced by serious professionals.

[@phuonghau6490]

From my observation, as a LEGAL migration, fleeing a communist country (with Blaukarte). I can say you are absolutely right, on the paper, many people of my community claimed asylum just for economic reasons, at the end of the day, they still blindly support the communist regime.

[@olutoki]

As a Swede, I’ve always loved the straight talking Danes. We Swedes like to pretend there is no problem

[@nighthawwwk]

You do, unfortunately

[@carlislebailey8902]

You are too kind hearted (generally speaking ) 😢❤❤

[@margplsr3120]

@@carlislebailey8902 well said

[@ES-ot6tg]

Dont u have Right Wing in Sweden ?

[@MVUK358]

Yes, even now that there are so many problems with violence/bombs/grenades from gangs of Middle Eastern immigrants in Sweden, the polls are showing that the majority still want the Social Democrats back in power, to continue to pretend there are no cultural problems with immigrants from those regions 😂 Well, at least the Sweden Democrats come a close 2nd place in the opinion polls!

[@Eupolemos]

Dane here. If you are on the fence on this issue, consider these two things: 1) In Denmark, we have a center-left prime minister. We turned the far right back, since their only winning argument was the problems with migration. 2) Sweden did all they could, they did everything as morally right as we are able to conceive of. They are not being rewarded - rather, they have serious, serious problems. Bombs and shootings are everyday occurances now. I am by no means a racists, this is not about skincolor or haircolor, but there are some SERIOUS cultural issues with migration, it is 100% undeniable. It is not just a class issue, Denmark has a very high degree of statistics on public issues and you can scrub the numbers clear of social class. It is culture which is the problem.

[@ec2402]

Yes, all of what you say makes a lot of sense. If the center and even left parties would be more strict on immigration in Europe, the right wing parties would not have the kind of support they have now.

[@dweb]

Please explain why you feel the need to mention that you're not a racist? I found statistics which point out that the majority of Danish immigrants are from Western countries. That makes it remarkable. According to the most recent data from Statistics Denmark, as of December 2022, there were 600,414 immigrants living in Denmark. Of these, 372,384 (62%) were from Western countries, while 228,030 (38%) were from non-Western countries. _The breakdown of Western immigrants by country of origin is as follows:_ - European Union (EU): 274,087 (73%) - Other Western countries: 98,297 (27%) _The breakdown of non-Western immigrants by country of origin is as follows:_ - Middle East and North Africa (MENA): 64,497 (28%) - Sub-Saharan Africa: 44,277 (20%) - Asia: 42,839 (19%) - Americas: 24,024 (11%) - Other: 12,317 (5%)

[@30yoboomer]

And now both the center left and the center right in Sweden says: look at Denmark. And its been happening in policy too, for some years now. As you say, it got nothing to do with skincolor. I think that it is mainly people who struggle with this themselves, who cant imagine what it is to not see the world through this lense, who think so.

[@ivanvikalo4995]

I am Danish and Swedish. Lived in Copenhagen and now Stockholm. Completely agree with you. Sweden is finally learning from DK

[@Swodah]

@@dweb first of, in these days just having a slight disagreement with the pro illegal immigration left gets you called a racist. second, it makes sense that a country that is almost the furthest away by land from "non-western countries", to have a majority of its immigrants be western. Just as it would make sense for any arab country to have a majority of their immigrants be from neighboring arab countries. Especially when you consider the culture clash. In spite of that we have had serious issue with with 7,56%(by your numbers) of immigrants that are middle east and north african. especially in regards to parallel communities, resulting in a rise in criminal activity, and a large group who cost more money than they add to our system, often because they refuse to work. Granted, it's a minority of the 7,56% minority, but you don't need a lot of people to cause trouble, especially when left wingers will stop law enforcement from dealing with the criminals in the "non-western" groups. For the other "non-western" groups, I don't think i've ever seen or heard anyone complain about them other than maybe the countries they were from(china), and maybe some african countries, but that is more rare and often because people are tired of special treatment for "protected classes" in our country which has an unwritten rule that says "no one is special"(janteloven).

[@robomac2011]

Why can't Germany have such a minister like Mr. Bek? Someone with a healthy mind acting for and not against state citizens. Bless you Denmark 👍

[@FVBmovies]

Because Germany has fragmented political landscape and WW2 aftermath guilt.

[@robomac2011]

@@FVBmovies well, then this is what Germany should get rid of soon

[@ES-ot6tg]

Bc Germany is much bigger than small and cute Denmark! Also Germany needs skilled workers desperately! The economy is dependent on that. There are already a lot of business have to shut down bc they are short on staff

[@robomac2011]

@@ES-ot6tg Well, opening borders and let everyone in will not work - germans are figuring that out now. Controlled immigration like in Australia, Canada and other countries like Denmark would be the right path.

[@robomac2011]

@@baziregner3492 fully agree 👍

[@knightsnight5929]

Denmark is right on the money. The whole of Europe should follow this example.

[@-Nobody-1]

In terms of identidy politics and immigration policies europe is much farther to the right than the US has ever been. Im surprised how most europeans dont understand how their policies are national socialist (aka fascist).

[@ec2402]

@@-Nobody-1 Well, Europeans are indigenous to their lands, different from the vast majority of people in the US, so in Europe there is thousands of years of cultural development and history as a context. This is very different from the US and some other countries. Europeans have a right to decide who they want to have join them. And as you can see when looking at examples like Sweden, it's very important to consider carefully who to let in and how to regulate that. Denmark seems to be doing a great job.

[@peterc.1618]

@@-Nobody-1 It is not fascist to put your own country first. Governments are elected to govern in the interest of their country and its people, not to give preferential treatment to people from elsewhere.

[@cidie1]

@-Nobody-1 lol what a joke, talk about being clueless, do you also claim that about almost every single country in the world, except the west that keeps talking in millions of people that share nothing about our culture and are not even our neighbours? You know nothing about the world

[@HH-kf6ef]

@@-Nobody-1as a national socialist, not really, that’s the problem, if we had national socialist policies we wouldn’t have 90% of the problems we have currently in our home

[@MikevanHattum]

as a dutch person living in Denmark, and working on danish citizenship, I agree fully with Mr. Bek

[@Stoicgenuis]

your not danish and your no better then the immigrants coming into denmark

[@electrikoptik]

As a Dane living in the Netherlands, I agree fully with Mike van Hattum.

[@Hypotemused]

⁠as a Frenchie who lives in Holland I agree with both of you and mr.bek

[@Nepetita69696]

As a Pole living in England, I agree with all of you before me.

[@diegoluchetti7926]

As an Argentinian/Italian who hasn't even been to Europe yet but want to in the future, I agree with you all.

[@ragnarok4554]

In Germany there is sadly no distinction between asylum seekers and high-skilled workers wanting to come with a high paying job, it makes absolutely no sense. Visa waiting times are around 6 months for blue card applicants, just because they are put in the same bag as asylum seekers.

[@reinegrea2293]

Germanz is a true nightmare, I lived there and decided to leave also because of the reasons you described. And some cities are just not safe anymore for single young women. It's strange, how German politicians scream of feminism and allow the islamists to abuse women in the country

[@catcatmoe]

@@reinegrea2293strongly agree with you

[@winterfirefly5041]

💯 Agree . And they even get more benefits than those of true German people. The left liberal government doesn't care about its own people. That's the REALITY

[@frankie._.4167]

@@reinegrea2293 💯% Agree

[@simsgazytech2013]

This has happened since the early 90s. My uncle is the witness; we are Indonesian. He is a highly skilled engineer in one of the biggest German companies. He said similar things, even when there were few asylum seekers. He was surprised Germany is still so slow in 2024. He said China and Japan have better administration systems, especially for high-skilled worker visas. I learned these things in 2018 when his company asked my husband to be placed in Germany. The Visa was super slow, and we asked my uncle. At that time, there were a bunch of asylum seekers in Germany, and the visa must be longer than usual. I don't know if I should be happy or not. His visa was finalized during the pandemic era, so the placement was canceled.

[@m0nk3yscr4tch]

As a Swiss its good to see more countries waking up. A good timing within EU too, 2-3 years ago there would have been a bigger backlash as other countries experienced it.

[@Bengal2923]

most of the bangladeshi in your country is economic asylun seeker

[@agtonybarletta]

As an Italian I am amazed how Denmark is always a step ahead of every other society

[@zapador]

In many respects, yes, but cannabis is still illegal so we do have one foot in the stone age and another in the future.

[@zapador]

@@oscarperryd2261 It's still part of Denmark and the laws here, but you're right that cannabis is sold openly there all the time. A majority of the population thinks cannabis should be legalised, one way or another, but the politicians think police resources are well spent looking for dried herbs in people's pockets.

[@-Nobody-1]

Trump had the same policy 8 years earlier.

[@Embrace_the_darkness]

​@@oscarperryd2261the sprit of Christiania is long gone. Cannabis is being sold there openly but it has never been legal.

[@les-fauxmonnayeurs9887]

You could move then

[@caezar55]

We In ireland are going through a catastrophy at the moment. We only deported 80 out of 15,000 arrivals last year. We are about 25 years behind other countries on this issue as it's a recent phenomenon for us. The Danes are absolutely correct in their approach.

[@estebancorral5151]

Did not the Danes attack Eire, stole her children to be sold as slaves? The very name of Dublin is is not of Gaelic origin but Norse. You would do well think on the dark thoughts that had once before taken over your island.

[@1DarkBlossom]

@@estebancorral5151The past doesn’t matter. The current situation matters for those who are facing problems now, right before their eyes, right in front of their homes. Quit complaining about the past to people who didn’t have a say in it. Thank you

[@estebancorral5151]

@@1DarkBlossom why are you do afraid of the past that you are willing to quash my freedom of speech to point it out?

[@advocate1563]

Blame the govt - you lot elected a left wing.pro-immigration party. Duh.

[@advocate1563]

Blame the govt - you lot elected a left wing.pro-immigration party. Duh.

[@janeck.8695]

How refreshing - listening to people with common sense.

[@vangelisskia214]

Need to be even harsher... All over Europe...

[@mamadouwjallow1423]

When 400 years ago European migrated to Africa and other part of the world and took everything that they got today 🤮

[@bonaku20]

Do we know what is the main problem with these floods of migration?

[@chrislambaa7586]

​@mamadouwjallow1423 whenever a society has had the upper hand, this has been done. This goes for the entire world and is not a European thing.

[@quandmeme9970]

@@mamadouwjallow1423 so stay in your country, don't go to Europe which took "everything from your country", just build your own economy. Read about Polish history. Destroyed multiple times, invaded by empires(Mongols, Turks, Muscovites/Russians, Tatars) through centuries, erised from maps for almost 2 hundred years(partitions + communism), during Swedish deluge(4mln people killed - 40% of population), and WWII very big of population was killed by Germans and Russians, millions sent to Siberia, Russian killed a lot of elite, and today it thrives.

[@harrycallahan6623]

@@mamadouwjallow1423 And Europeans were captured by the Barbary pirates.

[@contra18765]

Finally a leader with some sense and touch of reality!! We need more leaders like him in the EU

[@soreeyez]

It may just be a tactic to drag the feet on dealing with the issue. ⚠️

[@timmy-wj2hc]

Colonialists who cause migration with their wars, coups, illegal sanctions, and plundering of other countries' resources, now block the migration and rejecting the poeple is common sense?🤡🤣

[@PauloTravels]

@@soreeyezI don’t think so. Denmark has always been tough with that subject. I’ve visited Denmark a couple of times and you see a lot of danish couples and pregnant wives with at least 2, 3 kids already. I believe they more than right. Their national parliament decides! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@soreeyez]

@@PauloTravels I don't mean Denmark dragging the feet but the rest of western Europe that has been promoting open borders. 😓

[@chrislambaa7586]

I think most danes think the biggest problem is integration. We dont want parallel societies, but people who actually want to be a part of the danish society are welcome.

[@Mosern1977]

As a Norwegian, I envy the Danes for actually having better politicians than us. At least ours are better than the Swedes, but that's an all time low bar.

[@ivanvikalo4995]

I am Swedish, and it seems like it is much better laws and policies now, and it is getting tougher and more restrictive now in Sweden too. How is it in Norway?

[@yohanbeck8172]

Laughs in Finnish :))

[@Mosern1977]

@@ivanvikalo4995 - well, we will not be less strict than the Swedes. That goes without saying. Other than that, we just throw oil-money on the problems. Seems to work pretty ok.

[@beepboopbeepp]

@@ivanvikalo4995 as far as i’ve read in the norwegian news the main thing being restricted is the amount of Ukrainians coming here now. Another thing they restricted is asylum seekers will lose their asylum if they travel to their country of origin for vacation. It baffles me how they’ve been allowed to do this before though. Norway despite being very left leaning on social issues has always had very restrictive asylum and migration policies so it’s not a top issue for politicians or the public right now.

[@izzyrov5814]

True. We wanna move to Denmark.

[@tallaringa]

Being smart is not harsh. Go Denmark!

[@emptyhad2571]

I really wish the people of Europe could actually have more say in this.

[@kinngrimm]

For that EU nations would need to relinquish some of their sovereignity ... who goes first?

[@jol7772]

We can.. vote RIGHT

[@tomorrowneverdies567]

@@kinngrimm why would EU nations need to relinquish some of their sovereignity exactly?

[@tomorrowneverdies567]

@@jol7772 which party do you propose exactly? The AfD for example does not want to stop immigration from outside of Europe. Only reduce it.

[@panterauntera77771]

I want my country to have Denmark’s immigration policies.

[@12yearoldscotch]

Yes, Denmark’s policies are right for all of Europe

[@caseypittman9950]

Spoken like someone who didn't watch the video beyond its title

[@GeneralSocietyInc]

I wish we had Denmark's immigration policy

[@val-schaeffer1117]

@@GeneralSocietyInc I wish you had Silicon valley style forced corporate diversity scheme. Alongside dating profiles with racial preferences should get cancelled.

[@wwbuirkle]

Poland's is better yet

[@wavell14]

@@caseypittman9950 spoken like an American

[@vegasromaniac]

Let me translate, they want skilled workers not bottom feeders. Nobody wants those , don't be useless , be useful , they don't really help you , you help them, and I agree , their house their rules

[@michaelashby9654]

Don't developing nations need their own skilled labor?

[@robertpicton1]

@@michaelashby9654yes - but the EU putting policies in place that attract skilled labour won’t change the urge that people have to move to better circumstances. If not Germany they will go to the UK, or Aus or the US etc.

[@NoctLightCloud]

​@@robertpicton1 Agree. Tbh I don't think a skilled person would want to move to a non-English speaking country if given the choice. The EU won't be able to change that fact.

[@Oceansta]

Bottom feeders were the colonisers. Literal thieves.

[@robertpicton1]

@@NoctLightCloudit’s not easy for sure, but fair amount of Brits etc living in Germany.

[@Rittmester]

Brilliant man. Europe needs such leaders and their policies. Enough of kicking the can down the road. We must have change. The situation is dire.

[@-Nobody-1]

In terms of identidy politics and immigration policies europe is much farther to the right than the US has ever been. Im surprised how most europeans dont understand how their policies are national socialist (aka fascist).

[@blazer9547]

​@@-Nobody-1 fellas , is it fas cist to to be against immigration 😢

[@uroskostic8570]

national-socialism is not right but LEFT. the word socialism is pretty much self explaining@@-Nobody-1

[@Gioachino_Orsini]

Yooooo I love that sentence 🎉🎉. You're a poet bro 😂. I'd read your books 📚📚

[@Heatwave9000]

Good, europe should be for europeans

[@cawizardry]

He is speaking in a very balanced manner, rational and adequately humane.

[@andrewmichaels5725]

As a Greek, I admire Denmark's attempts to crack down on illegal immigration.

[@corymiller536]

Many Greeks look middle eastern tho

[@homecoder7816]

When is Greece cleaning up its own backyard Mr. Greek?

[@andrewmichaels5725]

@@homecoder7816 We are doing our best to curb illegal immigration given the the resources we have and the EU funds and member state assistance we receive. Just like Denmakr, other states need to step up their game and get tough on immigration as well. And, let's not forget that Frontex needs to do significantly more.

[@andrewmichaels5725]

​@@corymiller536 That's a non sequitur. I am sorry but I am not following your logic, do you have follow-up response?

[@corymiller536]

@@andrewmichaels5725 Yes , don't discriminate people that look like you

[@Trendkilla]

In Denmark immigration isn't an ideological issue, it's a practical issue. Closed or open borders are utopian, limited resources is a fact.

[@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559]

EXACTLY! That is the point that the politicians in other countries who choose to pander to the Far Left fail to grasp. Their ideological beliefs are harmfil because they're totally impractical. The 'borderless utopia' they wish to create will never happen, because mass immigration means a massive clash of culture and the destabilising of society.

[@danis8455]

Du gør mig helt glad for at være dansk, når du hoster op med den eneste fakta der betyder noget!

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

In times of economic distress or rapid change, individuals may feel increasingly insecure about their future prospects and be more receptive to politicians or movements that promise to protect their economic interests or restore stability and security.

[@luisacleaves9592]

Denmark is correct in enacting these laws. Europe and the United States must follow these measures

[@blackvikingeire]

As an immigrant myself, I think this Danish minister is spot on. Everything he said is common sense to me.

[@jasonpike3375]

When speaking about wanting to import skilled labour is that you even though someone may be skilled at one particular thing (ie, doctor, engineer, etc) does not mean they are a good fit for your country. Different cultures value different things. If democracy means anything it means the people have the right to decide who they let into their country and what culture the country has.

[@bonaku20]

Agree… we just need to see what happened to Americans Indian (native American) , once people with different cultural values came to their country… they got completely decimated. Same story with Australia and New Zealand as well…

[@zen1647]

​@@quarkine1Yes, as an Australian with European background I'm ashamed and appalled at what happened. Many of us are trying to restart integration but it's very little, very late.

[@braxxian]

No it’s not the same. America, Australia and New Zealand were colonised by people’s with superior technology even though their numbers were small. What’s happening in Europe is more akin to the Roman Empire with Barbarians at the gates. They are technically inferior but have virtually endless numbers.

[@val-schaeffer1117]

You mean, people have RIGHT (=choice) to be racist.

[@val-schaeffer1117]

@@zen1647 Then reverse that injustice with BRUTAL discrimination against Caucasians in America and Australia.

[@Greksallad]

As a Swede with an immigrant background I 100% agree with mr. Bek

[@alexridervlogs5018]

YOU JUST BORN IN SWEDEN, YOU ARE NOT SWEDISCH, THAT IS THE FIRST PROBLEM.

[@almighty5839]

You aren’t Swedish 😂 this is literally the problem

[@gabrielpr03]

⁠@@alexridervlogs5018How do you know? They could be half ethnically Swedish an the other half with immigrational background. What’s the sense of getting Swedish citizenship then, if you cannot be Swedish?

[@alexridervlogs5018]

@@gabrielpr03 TO BE SWEDISH YOU HAVE TO BE WHITE, SIMPLE

[@ananeeva4109]

You might have a passport but you are not Swedish. It is not an insult, don`t get me wrong, it is just a pure fact.

[@321findus]

No. It needs to be way harsher.

[@emptyhad2571]

How harsh?

[@Amorousstake4]

Criminals are entering legally

[@sumohummel8656]

And there they are

[@jetuber]

"Denmark's harsh asylum policy." The shameless word manipulation of that phrasing. More, like, "Denmark's non-suicidal asylum policy" (thus a policy in start contrast to that of the rest of Europe).

[@franz3810]

I hope the whole world take notes on this. No country should be imposed to receive poeple who are not suitable for the local culture

[@mikaeljordan]

That was a nice interview! Thanks. Well spoken and professional!

[@Turbo_TechnoLogic]

Well if I'm very honest, Hungary said this already back in 2015...maybe in a bit different tone because it was very urgent situation but still. And the country have been brutally blamed and booed for it back then all over the EU and it is still. And there are virtually no terrorist attacks or any of these terrifying events. In this topic at least, they might have had a point..

[@tomorrowneverdies567]

They were only "booed" by the EU Commission, the french government, the german government and that's it as far as I remember.

[@husted5488]

True, Denmark learned from Eastern European countries, but the other Western countries will now give Denmark the credit for its policies😂

[@user-zq4pb1lm5k]

Denmark has had the strictest immigrant rules in the EU for the last 10+years and they have gotten alot of flak for it it's not that they dint want to help but you cant just open the doors like Mergel did or the sweedes for that matter it's very easy to see why in retroperspective but theese examples have been the exact points of Denmark going tuff on uncontrolled immigration and have been embraced by both the left and the right side of politics.

[@izap7837]

As well as Poland. Unfortunatelly, the new Polish government influanced by the German representatives from UE changed thePolish position in this case...

[@ls-l1518]

Yes, you do have a point. But Denmark has tried to keep immigrants out long before 2015.

[@LenaMellow]

Well spoken. I appreciate DWs calm respectful reporting.

[@frikandelkroket9335]

I was shocked with some areas in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. It reminded me of the movie Robocop but it was for real. It’s a disgrace for such a rich country like Germany.

[@dlewis8405]

I can imagine the "asylum seeker" arriving in Rwanda and saying "actually just send me home, thanks".

[@Kiriza22]

Rwanda is not Safe for the critics of the Rwandan government.

[@hamodalbatal464]

Thank you Denmark, Europe is not a free hotel with an open buffet.

[@mamadouwjallow1423]

They took everything from Africa 🤯

[@chrislambaa7586]

​@@mamadouwjallow1423not true. Africa is still full of resources. No continent in the world has as many resources as Africa. It did bring some issues, when Europe has its colonial fase, no doubt about that. But as long as history goes back, all countries have had wars for resources. All countries are guilty of this in one time or another. The end result of this is the world map we see today. The real question is how we help Africa get back on their feet again. Personally I'm happy we in the last decades have seen more and more cooperation between African countries and I really wish them the best.

[@hamodalbatal464]

@@mamadouwjallow1423they took nothing from Africa, Europe left Africa with school and hospitals, what really destroyed Africa are the corrupt politicians and their Junta and the alliance with Putin, who is stealing Africa’s called and diamond.

[@blazer9547]

​@@mamadouwjallow1423 go learn some actual stuff. You really think modern economy works on primary resources?

[@clishi]

@@mamadouwjallow1423 a good excuse to not find the wrong in yourselves but rather in some outside factors so you can feel good about yourselves.

[@fionamoody1432]

Nothing wrong in being strict. Nothing wrong in being over careful. There is enough experience to having been lenient. It didn't work so you have to change.things so that they do work. The famous saying "don't fix what aint broke", clearly it was not just broke but disastrous so fixing it has to be priority

[@suhhhy9701]

Finally, a voice of reason

[@srzjumper]

They don't even consider the safety of EU citizens, as if they don't have rights themselves. Not one single place in Africa is safe? Something is seriously wrong with that and telling.

[@Healingson]

Botswana and Namibia are stable and safe

[@joaov.m.oliveira9903]

Hey, Internal migration in Africa is HUGE, man.

[@vik914]

No its not ​@Healingson

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

There can be multiple reasons why politicians may not find immediate solutions to poverty and unemployment or create new economic systems: Complexity of the issue: Poverty and unemployment are complex problems that require comprehensive, long-term strategies. Finding effective solutions often involves addressing underlying causes like education, training, healthcare, social welfare programs, and economic policies, which can take time and resources to implement. Political complexities: Politicians may face resistance or disagreement from various stakeholders, such as businesses, interest groups, or opposing political factions, making it challenging to enact significant changes or implement new economic systems. Ideological differences: Different political parties or politicians may have differing beliefs or ideologies about the best course of action to tackle poverty and unemployment. This can result in differing priorities and approaches, making it difficult to reach consensus on solutions. Short-term focus: Politicians often face pressure to show immediate results to satisfy their constituents or gain popular support. As a result, they may prioritize short-term fixes or policy measures that provide quick wins, rather than implementing broader, structural changes that could address poverty and unemployment in the long run.

[@fintonmainz7845]

International Asylum law needs to be changed. It is being abused

[@judyskinner254]

I've been saying, or better yet been screaming this for 10 years. The Asylum system was NOT designed for MASS MIGRATION OF PEOPLES FROM 3RD WORLD ARABIC COUNTRIES!!!!!!!

[@Evemeister12]

Well done to Denmark

[@ananeeva4109]

Absolutely so. Those seeking asylum should be considered carefully, with as much attention as possible before, in progress, and after immigration. And it should be an exceptional privilege as this person is adopting, contributing to society etc. Not just someone who likes social benefits yet doesn`t show any intention to adopt and incorporate culture and values. Also, I , might sound funny but can we invite only kind people? Those kind to other people, animals, and so on? Why do we feel obliged to have everybody even the aggressive ones?

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

I agree. I'm the son of an central Asian immigrant, and he came to the US completely by the books, even joined the military during the Cold War prior to getting full citizenship. Now, as a retiree, he's more successful and American than my American-born mother (they're long divorced). It's his example that I look to as I approach 50. So yes, the right people in the right framework are very important, moreso than ever.

[@junerose-sommer5494]

Yes it is!! Go Denmark!!! I salute you!!!!

[@masterkraft4746]

Asylum only to those who deserve it. The rest need to go through legal immigration processes like anybody else in the world.

[@soreeyez]

Tricky, deserving of asylum can be subjective.

[@clishi]

@@soreeyez it is subjective and it is the way it should be. If you want to move to another country then that country has the right to let you in or not. And it is always subjective as different countries need different kinds and amounts of people according to their specific situation. Each country has their own laws as well. So legal migration is subjective. Illegal is illegal and should not be allowed except to people that run from war.

[@soreeyez]

@@clishi unfortunately, whatever rights or laws many Europeans thought had their interests at heart, didn't. And here, u are defending such travesty. Whatever shouldn't be allowed has for years been ignored, voices that spoke against reality on the ground bedeviled😈, etc. What is it that Europeans not allowed but is happening, regardless? 😐

[@clishi]

@@soreeyez at least in Europe laws and rights are determined democratically with elections. You vote and then the people you vote for make the laws. If it is in the country interest or not is only for the country citizens to determine. And this happens with voting. If you live in another place it is not your job to say who's interest it is. Migration is a nation's sovereign choice to make.

[@soreeyez]

@@clishi well, it looks like u are rather out-of-touch on reality in Europe if u still hold such an opinion. U think the people running much of Europe are doing what's good for their country? Tell me what are u smoking?

[@kjkj4725]

“We need more skilled labour to push wages of local skilled workers down.” Here, I fixed it for you. There is no shortage of skilled workers in Europe - pay them well and they will appear.

[@user-zq4pb1lm5k]

wrong, every person in the EU is welcome to seek jobs here in Denmark but still we have one of the lowest unemplyment rates in the world and the industry is screaming for more hands.we have a couple hundred thousands Polaks working here and they have not driven the wages down on the countrary they are adding value to our country and themselves. this is because wages are negotiated between the unions and the jobcreaters including a minimum vage for everyone including immigrants, you wont find a burgerflipper here working for 2usd a hour more like 25.

[@SolomonSunder]

@@user-zq4pb1lm5k I live in Austria and am non European but married to an Austrian. The wages are certainly not good enough here to buy a house or so. People see that compared to their parents or grandparents who did not study anything and could still afford a house, the living standards have gone down. The pension system is guaranteed not to exist; there are talks of minimum pension for everyone and locals are moving to part time jobs to compensate for it. Having a union agreed minimum wage makes no difference for such people.

[@mathisnotforthefaintofheart]

There is shortage of skilled labor in certain fields. And that is part of your aging population. That said, you need proper border control. Absolutely! But your population is in decline because there aren't enough babies. So you need skilled labor from elsewhere. And that can be done through proper means.

[@Heatwave9000]

You shouldn't be here then

[@Heatwave9000]

Every country is projected to have population decline so what is your solution then?

[@latchmere100]

Time to get rid of all these politicians who want more immigrants.

[@-Nobody-1]

In terms of identidy politics and immigration policies europe is much farther to the right than the US has ever been. Im surprised how most europeans dont understand how their policies are national socialist (aka fascist).

[@inoovator3756]

@@-Nobody-1how so?

[@-Nobody-1]

@@inoovator3756 by not allowing people who were born in their country have citizenship. By being incredibly unwelcoming to anyone who doesn’t share your ethno-nationality. Or maybe by just being ethno-nationalist.

[@inoovator3756]

@@-Nobody-1 most countries do not automatically provide citizenship just because someone happened to be born there, usually the family also has to have citizenship

[@-Nobody-1]

@@inoovator3756 yes telling someone they’re not one of you and then being upset because they aren’t integrating…. Yea smart policy.

[@ophirmayer1]

Refreshing to see sane people and policies

[@KenKobayashiRasmussen]

Ten years ago everyone was pointing fingers at Denmark, claiming Danes are racists and backwards thinking. Now it seems Europe has opened their eyes to what is happening. I am half Japanese and half Danish myself, I am a result of immigration to this country. We need to carefully select the people that closely resemble the Danish culture the most and are willing to become Danish, spiritually and culturally. The immigrants needs to be able to adapt to the Danish way of life, and feel like a equal part of our society, otherwise the Denmark that we know and love will be gone in 20 years.

[@KryptonianMustard]

Well done Denmark ❤ Greetings from Bulgaria

[@egertroos-qh7hw]

Greetings from Estonia to Bulgaria

[@Kimfakkel]

@egertroos-qh7hw and @KryptonianMustard ❤🇩🇰

[@egertroos-qh7hw]

@@Kimfakkel thanks

[@tolubamidele1508]

Anybody who is watching what is happening in Sweden; Denmark’s neighbour will say YES. I’m an Africa living here and I consider it a privilege and not a right. The country is a right to protect itself at all cost

[@DonJulioitsthegoodstuff]

Europe is now understanding how a controlled immigration is the way to go, we need to have an assured future, for the Europeans, for the emigrants that come and more important, for our kids.

[@danis8455]

What kids? :P birth rate in Europe is 1.5 This is the whole reason we are taking in immigrants. But a 25% drop in population per generation is an just as big problem. Not saying immigration is the fix. But we gotte get thouse cloning tanks running pretty swiftly. (honestly this is likely the solution, as grim as it sounds) Or make people want to have kids again and afford to have kids again something moderen western society seems supress in some extend. Id guess to main issues here is population size and general readyness for the modern world. simply to many things people have to worry about. people at 30 barely feel they are adults these days since they are still trying to learn everything and get everything required by moderen society. when they would normally have had their 3rd child at that stage.

[@eltonbritt1502]

It's not "harsh". It's the right way forward 👍

[@emptyhad2571]

Camera style is unlike DW and I think it’s actually cool. I wantto see more of this.

[@editorrbr2107]

“Harsh” = governmental obligation to defend cultural and territorial sovereignty. Leave it to DW to wear it on their sleeve at least.

[@theogillan5510]

This was such a high quality interview. Straight questions and answers, the kind rarely seen

[@newbeginnings8566]

Everyone should tighten the borders until not even a mouse could sneak into Europe...

[@enrico3787]

lol the idea of doing that in Mediterranean countries is simply wishful thinking given their geography

[@newbeginnings8566]

@@enrico3787 instead of laughing out loud think how it could be done if the desire was there to do it.. technology and border control could easily do it... Geography difficulties or not..

[@ericrehbergrehberg]

Yes it is!!! We need it everywhere in Europe!!

[@JefAssikin]

In germany, foreign students have to find an appropriate job in 18 months after graduating.. side job like waitres will be rejected from Ausländerbehorde and students can't apply visa extensions.. But asylum can stay more than 18 months, and worse, they get money from the german government One with an education background and german language gets harder treatments than asylum without german standard education.. a very contradictory rules

[@Bozlee22]

Go Denmark Bravo 👏🏻

[@exodus888]

no more asylum

[@amertestas5044]

Denmark kudos!

[@walkerrowe9534]

Problem here in Cyprus is no one ever gets a hearing. I know several people who have been here more than 5 years and never got a hearing. So the idea of returning people who get rejected makes not a wit of difference if people are waiting years and years to have their case ajudicated.

[@TakluCal]

In any case other countries cannot decide what’s right for Denmark.

[@richardm7713]

It is clear that even ''highly educated'' people from the Arab world are extremly backwards in terms of religion / culture and not as highly skilled as we expect. for instance a Bachelor in Maritime studies in Egypt contains 25 percent religion and in terms of level / skill its more in line with a 2 year vocational study that would be required in the Netherlands to work on smaller tugboats, meanwhile in Egypt the same captain can work on all vessels and for this reason accidents happen all the time.

[@alitubealt6185]

Well in American MD degree is only 4 years after a random bachelors degree while the rest of the world is 6 years, and most medical errors happen in America.

[@mathisnotforthefaintofheart]

@@alitubealt6185Awe come on, you silly boi....How about those fellow/internships that follow after the MD program? Once done with all of that, you are well over 30's before the real thing starts....With a boatload of student debt.

[@richardm7713]

@@alitubealt6185 I dont see your point? you are not a doctor with a degree, its a basic step to become a doctor and during the internship you need to complete a ton of tasks even very tough exams. I do not think the route to become an actual doctor is easier in the USA as compared to Europe / Canada, i dare to say its to hard even in terms of ''the grind'' and burnouts.

[@alinapopescu872]

The way I see things, Denmark's policies are Denmark's business and Denmark is first and foremost responsible for its own citizens.

[@chrism5433]

Denmark is doing the right thing. As Dane having going back over the years . Asylum and immigrates not complying with law and order .Danes arnt happy about the behavior. Buts it's only a few bad apples.

[@electrolytics]

It spreads. When they begin to see themselves as a minority and that they can't keep up with your standards, the bad apple effect spreads.

[@-Nobody-1]

In terms of identidy politics and immigration policies europe is much farther to the right than the US has ever been. Im surprised how most europeans dont understand how their policies are national socialist (aka fascist).

[@chrism5433]

@@-Nobody-1 not about right wing ,you need social infrastructure accomodate everyone ,no easy solution

[@clout6209]

its not only a few bad apples lets be honest the worst part is when the immigrants dont want to help getting rid of these so called few bad apples

[@davidmcpate6553]

Here in Australia they have no such qualms with detaining asylum seekers outside the country. Since September 2012, the Australian Government has been sending people seeking asylum to Nauru and Papua New Guinea under a policy called offshore processing.

[@STELLVIA.]

Reality can not be ignored Ideology can only go so far

[@wh2174]

A few hundred years ago France once adopted the open border policy, then found out that it was not sustainable. Same thing happened today. Maybe people can revisit the history books and learn a couple of things.

[@amnbvcxz8650]

Interesting, I haven’t read about it. Which period and which countries?

[@sobkowiaklucas]

Yes, Denmark policy is perfect and should be implemented EU wide. ❤

[@boyan.guitar]

Western Europe is now North Africa. All the doctors and engineers pouring in from boats across the Mediterranean, ten thousand daily, making life so much better everywhere they go in Europe. The average Western European has absolutely no clue what’s going on. Good for Denmark for having a more sober approach to this issue.

[@1966Birger]

"Harsh asylum policy" - what a political statement from DW directly here. Nice wording for what most people would call "sensible asylum policy"

[@Firebladeweb]

This is a very intelligent man. I wish we had more like him in Ireland.

[@erezinanicolet3601]

Denmark is ahead in taking right steps. Other European countries should follow Denmark.

[@D_B_Cooper]

We all need to get real in Europe. This is not harsh enough.

[@HShango]

I agree, that migration should be hardened so that every country knows who's coming in legally and who aren't (the illegal ones who come for various reasons which don't meet the law/policies)

[@holgerandersengrn3457]

Denmark asylum policies is not harsh, nothing could be more wrong. It is not the Danes who decide who enters our country. That decision lies in the Middle East and some crazy rules and an illegitimate "court" When the Danes are allowed to decide, they are very hospitable, as we saw with the Ukrainians, but there are not many who would not prefer that those from MA and NA move home to their home countries.

[@rocksalt5090]

Return them all. It's beyond a joke.

[@gunne71]

In my country - Belgium, it is drooling with the tap open A true catastrophe

[@Man.from.the.90sgeneration]

Nordic countries such Denmark are role models in some way

[@verstraetenandre]

Living in Belgium, i have come to say: "YES!" to the question of the title!

[@tmusic591]

How ignorant can the German ministers and lawmakers be?

[@tubetotto]

When it comes to immigration you gotta admit it's VERY difficult to undo, therefore countries and governments MUST act slowly and MUST think through the two moves ahead.

[@javierperezbarreto4229]

The only criteria should be being under the imminent threat of genocide or famine, in which case they should be relocated to the nearest, immediate safe territory closest to their place of origin.

[@AL-ku1zq]

Denmark's policy is not nearly strict enough. The world or many places in it are often at war. The developed countries cannot take everyone who wants to go there. Noone whose ideology actively works against the country in which they have arrived should be allowed to stay.

[@josemama428]

Stop European genocide

[@IhaveBigFeet]

Poland does it and everyone goes crazy, Denmark does it and receives praise

[@Bulldog2833]

Because it is said in a well argumentet tone and backed up by facts.

[@SolomonSunder]

@@Bulldog2833 Which tone? Denmark simply ignores that there is no quota system under the UN agreements that it ratified either. But since it is a Western country, the rest do not point that out. Poland emulated Germany in appointing judges and suddenly the EU rose in arms. People both online and officials were trying wiggle words to prove how Germany was justified but Poland was not. Except now academics started researching the topic, multiple papers came out and the EU is now "thinking" of issue a fine to Germany as well.

[@maureenbarclay2127]

We all have to tighten up its been predicted 280 million are on the move. They arent asylum seekers they looking for a better life. A life isnt gifted its tough and its also tough for Europeans. If they don't resolve this it will destroy europe. Its really that serious i fear for my grandchildren. We shoukd decide our immigration policy not people traffickers

[@dcbaars]

It’s all about the integration absorption rate. It influences the culture and values when the group of immigrants is too high compared to the existing group. Think of a company with a certain culture. Say you have 20 employees and you have 3 new employees each year. These 3 employees all have the time to adapt to the new environment and all of ok if you all of a sudden get 10 new employees its influence the current culture too much. This destabilizes the current environment and the new employees don’t get the same opportunity to adapt

[@Sjalabais]

The choice of interview location with the Danish minister blocking the opening in a fence to a palace is absolutely 👌🏿👌🏾👌🏽👌🏼👌🏻

[@Serena-Vanderwoodsen]

Okay, I plan to move to Denmark once I qualify as an Occupational Therapist. Took a look at the skilled shortage list on the official Denmark site and my field isn’t there! Is it easy to gain permanent residency status as a skilled worker or??

[@TheUltimatePoofter]

Or you can just stay in your own country and try better your own country?

[@amnbvcxz8650]

No, it’s very difficult, and many declines

[@Serena-Vanderwoodsen]

⁠@@amnbvcxz8650thank you for your answer. But how is it hard? Could you please expand on that?

[@frikko1985]

People try to condemn the danish government as far-right, but if you listen to such an interview it becomes clear that they are just using common sense and that they actually work for their country/ people.

[@vik914]

For the lobgest time, What has been labeled far right has just been common sense. Now the chickens are coming home to roost.

[@sumohummel8656]

Kaare Dybvad is part of the social democratic party. A party that is literally center left. Stop spreading misinformation. The far right is known for easy """solutions""" to highly complex problems not for actual reasonable solutions.

[@CD-pm9kc]

So harsh not letting random people come in and get free stuff. 🤣

[@aliancemd]

2:10 For skilled labor you already have successful programs like US’ “Green Card” as examples, advertise a program like that and limit migration only to legal paths.

[@user-su1es3wm1e]

The right way forward, Sir.

[@smarterwitheverystep]

Stay strong Denmark 💪🇩🇰

[@davidfitcher2953]

What do you mean by "reputation"?

[@denkendannhandeln]

I guess something we could not care less about anymore.

[@I.AlexiosLucullus]

Only asylum seekers? How about the vast amount of other immigrants coming into the UK on student visas and BNO visas and are staying in the country under post graduate visas and "skilled work" visas (which includes minimum wage jobs like working in fast food).

[@christinafotaki9303]

Boundaries that is what is missing specifically here in Greece, boundaries and traditional values.

[@user-kg5lq6nd7q]

As a minority in this world, Europe should be kept European

[@darkmage4648]

I wish the world had this view about Europeans 300 years ago. That's my biggest regret.

[@arias8843]

minority. 🤣you europeans are everywhere (dubai, singapore, australia, americas, south africa, asia etc)

[@user-kg5lq6nd7q]

@@arias8843 and yet, we are still the minority

[@user-kg5lq6nd7q]

@@arias8843 it’s a fact and maybe your views will change, but it is true - they are a minority