Why is Denmark taking a hard line on migrants and refugees? | Inside Story

Denmark's government is being criticised for its plans to eradicate disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
A set of laws, controversially called the 'ghetto package', was introduced in 2018.
It aims to transform areas with high rates of crime and unemployment.
But rights groups say immigrant communities are being unfairly singled out.
Denmark has been tightening its rules for immigrants and asylum seekers, including revoking the resident permits of some Syrian refugees.
But are accusations of racism justified?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Muhammad Aslam - Chairman, Mjolnerparken Residents' Association.
Fatma Tounsi - Co-founder of Almen Modstand, an organisation campaigning against the 'anti-ghetto laws'.
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[@JV-oi6ch]

I stand with Denmark. There are 50+ countries where these people are the majority and in all those countries minorities hardly have any rights. These people have no gratitude for all the help extended to them. Since they are trying to bite the hand that feeds them, they should be shown the exit.

[@rudrajwala8443]

Exactly these people are snakes and their ideology is sick they must be kicked out or else they will destroy your nation

[@victoriaann9156]

100%

[@sandipkumarroy9861]

Well said! Totally agree

[@dianamincher6479]

But isn't eviction too harsh?

[@victoriaann9156]

@@dianamincher6479 we helped them during their time of crisis, it’s time for them to go home

[@darkmatter5424]

Qatar lecturing us on right to citizenship and racism is the funniest thing. 😅

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Yep sure is 🤣🤣🤣

[@sosammathomas1525]

Dubai or Saudi does not give birthright citizenship.

[@pirato23]

hahahaha.....no comment..

[@MrGreen-ci2mm]

@@pirato23 then gtfo qatar you hindu

[@honeybunch6473]

Exactly 😂

[@wilfredruffian5002]

This needs to be done in every Western country.

[@ellie8602]

The purpose of immigration is not to change the country that takes you in but to adapt to its culture and live accordingly.

[@skylawgaladriel5588]

If you go into another country, it is your duty to respect their values, rules and culture. If it doesn't suit you, they will show you where to leave. Way to go Denmark !

[@nonesnonee7012]

not if the country is ruled by lefties :(

[@Jamessmith-wk3vo]

Yep. When I was on vacation to morrocco with my wife and kids, I had my wife wear a hijab. She didn't get upset. She understood the importance of being respectful to other peoples cultures. If they're really so intent on holding on their culture, they can still speak Arabic at home.

[@meenaiyer5856]

Peaceful only believe in brotherhood with other peaceful never grateful for the country who has hosted them

[@mohdig9]

@@Jamessmith-wk3vo comparing wearing a piece of clothing when on vacation to being evicted from your residence because of your ethnicity is how I imagine the average IQ of people condoning what Denmark is doing Brain so smooth you could skate on it

[@Faretheewell608]

The Muslim men harass Danish women.

[@michaelg1279]

Dear Danish people, keep going, don't stop. Better late than never.

[@paulintodd5880]

Denmark, don’t stop. Never stop

[@wimzyvlogdz7667]

Yes they have trought.

[@margaretnorvell9555]

I wish the US had the guts that Denmark has. Our country is pretty much done for. We have become Mexico North.

[@abujacaramel9565]

Yes dear Danish people please do something to this islamist people from over taking your country.

[@Blessed944]

I stand with Denmark on their decisions.

[@ML6103]

I stand with Denmark. The Danish should be the ones to determine the future of Denmark. They have been so generous and had their hospitality thrown in their face.

[@axelschroeder6657]

Denmark is a beautiful, peaceful country. It is also one of the happiest countries in the world. I'm glad to see that the Danish government is learning from the mistakes of Sweden and is trying to keep it this way "Alt for Danmark"!

[@Wakamolewonder]

They’re going against their own values and traditions by banning the hijab. This is perfection. Force the danish to show their true colors. How weak the culture of the Danes.

[@vishnurajanvishnurajan972]

They should not allow a room for terror

[@axelschroeder6657]

@@guccianddodul Thank You - Mange Tak ! Have a nice weekend😀

[@shahidanusrat6086]

@@axelschroeder6657 at least Pakistani Danish are not like that

[@normstevenson7765]

Its not a happy country lmao. Far from it

[@ianshaver8954]

The culture of the people in a country and the country itself are deeply connected. We have seen the countries formed by Muslim majority countries, and we do not wish to become more like them. Denmark is simply trying to continue being Denmark.

[@tenniskinsella7768]

The un are wrong about a lot of things

[@balsarmy]

Agree with that politics.

[@luisacleaves9592]

Very well said

[@user-yh3wu4uk8v]

EXACTLY

[@deepakdhar3424]

Because they Earned it

[@martinjohnson2549]

Keep it up Denmark, greetings from Poland.

[@amitkale7197]

We learnt from You . Dear Poland. Thank You for showing us the way. Cheers :)❤ Love and respect from India🎉❤

[@sumitarora7384]

From India we support Denmark decision... every country has right of items own culture, language and law

[@lathanair3743]

Definitely.

[@DossNZ]

I don't think India takes in immigrants or are keen on refugees. India mainly exports vast amounts of people. There's no imports.

[@abhisheksoni4576]

​@@DossNZno there is around more than 100-120 million Bangladeshis and rohingya both are living in India and they get support from left and communist also now they become voters for their party because they already got paper because it was left who ruled India for 60 years In India they have changed the demography of many cities it's worse for us but I think if Europe starts them to deport after that I think we'll force our government to do the same

[@DossNZ]

@abhisheksoni4576 I believe you. This sounds like the Indian recent history we know and have come to love.

[@sondarang538]

​@@DossNZdid you know CAA which imports lots of neighbouring country who are getting attacked in nearby countries

[@MagadhMaurya]

Denmark 🇩🇰 is doing right for their country

[@aminuaidara8601]

The Western countries will expose their own hypocrisy slowly

[@normstevenson7765]

Its an overrated place tbh.

[@djm2189]

​@@normstevenson7765maybe but at least it's its own country and culture. If i were to visit Denmark, i want to experience that culture. If they don't want to assimilate, they can head back to their countries which has the culture they seek.

[@JackMiller-lq4qd]

@@djm2189 yes, I agree with you, Canadian also welcome assimilation even though you are a Asian

[@deebo2932]

Meh, give it a couple more years and it'll be like France lol

[@terintiaflavius3349]

Every country has the right to enforce its values. You cannot move to Saudi and open churches.

[@frost7490]

You're right.

[@frankcorrea9702]

You are so right!

[@savemoney5111]

True

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

Hear hear!

[@hyamick7584]

Saudi Arabia ain’t a democracy, and Denmark is one of the most liberal places on earth. Stupid comparison.

[@luisacleaves9592]

Good for Denmark! Their country, their Laws 👏 .

[@andrewcohen8627]

Way to go Denmark!!!!! We need to do the same in states!!!!!!!!

[@jeannerogers7085]

Nonsense. People from everywhere wind up in the US and fit in better than most countries. Leave them to it. Those escaping war and hardship naturally want to keep their identity and customs, which generally enhance American society. Where those customs conflict with law, matters can be worked out. Maybe those differences are more threatening to natives in smaller countries.

[@TheDevilEdo]

That makes no sense at all. The US is the pinnacle of immigration. It is what it is today thanks to immigration and it will die being #1 destination for immigrants.

[@goldlotus7831]

Very soon Denmark might look like Pakistan if it does not curb immigration. Each country has a right to preserve it's culture and heritage.

[@shahidanusrat6086]

LOL Pakistani are not involved in crime

[@tenniskinsella7768]

Exactly right

[@jeetpancholi3587]

Look what has happened to UK and France

[@margaretnorvell9555]

They know all about their rights under Danish laws, but never demanded rights in their home countries. Why did they not go to Islamic, Arabic speaking countries. They should never have been allowed in to begin with The first step is reduce/ stop benefits and stop paying them money to reproduce.

[@jeetpancholi3587]

@@margaretnorvell9555 Same situation here in Canada, what they do is reproduce in mass quantity then eats the 3-4k income a month and what is worse is that the very next day they go in the toronto square to protest for palestine

[@mattanderson6672]

Well done Denmark!

[@dianamincher6479]

Beef up the judiciary!

[@JackMiller-lq4qd]

Yes

[@galinor7]

Good Danes. Good government. They must adapt to our western values. We don't have to adapt, if it our country. Citizens have rights, not just immigrants.

[@rizwanaziz71]

Stand with Denmark 🇩🇰 ❤ no more refuges

[@TheAchristiansen]

Denmark is Denmark!! Denmark shall do what they want!!! Their country, Christianity, culture & history.

[@gt2978]

I am not Danish but completely understand the stand of the Danish government. Immigration is welcome as long as immigrants are willing to integrate into Danish society and uphold Danish values and culture. If immigrants come with the intention of changing the majority culture and maybe become the majority, that is a huge problem. This is currently being felt in multiple countries.

[@normasouza1086]

Agreed. No immigrant has to lose their cultural practices but instead also immerse themselves into the culture of the country they have moved into. It’s nothing more but a benefit.

[@patriciamurray2553]

Ma'am, remove the blue veil .... and integrate!!!

[@mutantcar]

Agree, along with limited childbirth or sterilisation and limited access to benefits. There are already too many people in the world.

[@maggiemay70]

You are right! Just take the UK and Germany for example.

[@georgel_laus]

I can only add that still you wouldn't want to be in a bus surrounded by integrated into the Danish society Pakistani

[@johneyre9493]

Well done Denmark, reclaim your country and protect your culture and values.

[@REDAllies]

So its racist to keep your culture, but its not racist to have your culture erased by another.

[@ianblake815]

Because Denmark has the right to control and police its own borders.

[@Blackcato333]

If the refugees, foreigners or asylum seekers have no interest in integrating in your country or learning the language and they are happy to take the benifits then they have no respect for the people of Denmark. I am British and would never come to your country even to visit without learning some Danish words. It is important to keep the culture and traditions of your country sacred. That is what makes you who you are.

[@user-bm7en1lh8d]

Unlike like Britain who is losing its heritage one day at a time.

[@sangeethpramuditha5884]

Well done Denmark government , as a srilankan who lives in Netherlands, we should give priority to it’s original people , they are the owners of those land , I don’t mean we should bow the head , but we should know it is their country,specially I came in a legal way , I also like to have some rights like free of movement .but I don’t call myself as European because I am not , I am srilankan it never change with citizenship, i don’t bring my religion here or my stuff ,I try to adapt European culture and I really enjoy it , but most of foreigners they spread their culture and religion and they want to call them Denmark citizens, but you still Arabic or Another nation

[@missruzl14]

Thank you. You’re absolutely right. They come to the western countries as expect them to change to adapt to them! Why don’t they go to Arab countries ?

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

Hope they kick u out of the Netherlands next

[@Threemore650]

It makes me weep to hear those words from you because mostly immigrants are not like you. We love ones like you. It has nothing to do with race - it’s mindset. I’m English expat in NL too…and I have so much love and respect for the Dutch. They’re some of the best people I’ve ever encountered in my many decades on earth. I love them more than my own people. Swedes are lovely too. Not very good at alcohol, but very sweet people. I’ve never been to Denmark, but I have lived in India. I love it, but the perfectionism and work ethics are at different levels. It’s like another word.

[@luxpursuits]

Hear... hear

[@longdragon3]

As a Sri Lankan living in London I absolutely agree with you. I began reforming my parental culture and amalgamate with more exalted European ideals as well as other noble cultural values such as that of the Japanese(modern version of bushido sensibilities) to say the least. Anyhow, thank you for exhibiting high order behavioural adaptation such that you are not a drag on the European people and the natural progress.

[@sulaak]

Aljazeera did not even consider inviting a right-wing Danish person to ensure we had a balanced view on migrants and refugees in Denmark. BTW I am a black African

[@carlosmante]

Total Support to Denmark.

[@danpress7745]

Al Jazeera, owned by Qatar, which has one of the lowest rankings as to how immigrant workers are treated, is offering a one sided report on another country's immigration problems. But, like all agendas it's one sided. Clearly, there are multiple sides to the issue. One, the segregation of the immigrants, both by choice and maybe cultural issues. Certainly, the Danes have some re-thinking to do, but this is unclear because we only hear from one point of view.

[@martinko4086]

Agree

[@GAMEOVER-td4kv]

u can start a new network to expose their atrocities

[@jrkr7357]

Those are forced Concentration camps or Ghettos in WWII ....

[@yasuke4593]

So, who do you think should tell this too sided story?

[@zwcdamien]

@@GAMEOVER-td4kv no need, there is already a lot of exposure done

[@trailersongs7746]

No matter how much sympathy we have towards refugees ..we must recognize the right to protect themselves and culture...for danish people. Symphathy is one thing and protecting once own culture is another.

[@Zsharma1]

Muslim countries do that all the time....dress code for both men and women etc....so why not Denmark....as they themselves say freedom has its limits right?

[@rakata1987]

@@moawiahibrahim3241 You don't get it. Other cultures aren't going to Europe and blowing people up, going in gay bars and killing 50+ people, Raping people in catastrophic levels, and then critiquing the locals for their way of life and if you disagree with them you get murdered.

[@ShamaticFocus]

Those who complain the most come from places where danes can't even visit. Its the same everywhere

[@maxmiller4990]

fully agree !!!!!

[@user-ci7vu7eo9w]

@@moawiahibrahim3241 yes freedom has its limits ofcourse,we will not allow muslim culture here for sure

[@patriciamurray2553]

He has been in Denmark since age six, and has not integrated. He still wears his foreign garb.

[@johnlaudenslager706]

I also stand with Denmark. Cultural ghettos everywhere breed trouble. Though many of the majority in a country may feel racial dislike for some minority, the main problem in Denmark and countries like it is not race but culture. Disliking someone else's culture seems to me logically and morally defensible. I think everyone who wants to immigrate, but doesn't want to join the culture of the country they want to enter, should not be allowed. And to help a melting pot, ghettos should not be allowed.

[@starmoon4510]

🇫🇷🇪🇺❤️🇩🇰 Well done Denmark I wish other countries can learn it’s important to put your own citizens first and worry about migrants and refugees after.✌🏼

[@meyergaelle8108]

😂😂 U have pasted French flag 😂😂 the country that will frist fall along with Belgium i. 30 40 years to extrimist

[@KEYUNTISER]

Ironic that you have the flag of the E.U. who are the organisation pushing for more and more immigration.

[@starmoon4510]

@@KEYUNTISER 🇫🇷🇪🇺We are not like the British, people in Europe don’t detest or hate the EU we are just hate the people running the EU.The concept or ideal of European nations working together and cooperating is not a bad thing just because the EU has been hijacked by globalist elites and corrupt bureaucrats and politicians that are imposing their far left ideology does not mean the EU itself is bad many centre left and right and far right conservative parties across Europe don’t necessarily oppose the EU In fact the EU has helped other conservative and liberal parties that oppose mass migration and the agenda of Brussels come together and many populist conservatives parties want to use the legal system in the EU to oppose the globalist agenda and prevent further mass migration, but I don’t blame Britain for leaving EU under the current circumstances the British did the right thing.✌🏼

[@moniho6907]

Just remember one day you will need us

[@starmoon4510]

@@moniho6907 🇫🇷🇪🇺We really don’t but thanks for the offer good bye 😊👋🏻

[@Robin-is3ke]

I hope we get this imigration model as soon as possible in The Netherlands!

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

Just do it enough is enough Britain too

[@deebo2932]

@@ileanaacacostaacosta1813 lol way to late for Britain

[@MARTIPALA]

@ Robin 2021Please send back to Indonesia 🇮🇩 25 trilions dollar after you looting they country and enslave them, 350 years

[@claasrobin1665]

I gonna move to ur Country brother, guess yall aint got problems with germans, right?

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

I wish 🇬🇧 would as well. This country is going downhill fast. Hardly any integrate they live in their own communities.

[@atk_1]

I stand with Denmark and European countries need to follow suit.

[@hiwedo8716]

I see this man declare he is Danish and he complains about being made to feel like an outsider. Yet, his appearance and choice of clothing conveys quite a different message. I shall not even mention to what extent his attitude diverges from that of the Danish mentality.

[@col7274]

You are så right, i am Danish and know the place they are talking about, None of them wants to live by Danish law, it is so bad that when der is a fire, firemands have too have police with them just to avoid getting throwed rocks ad dem. Soo NO SYMPATHI FOR THEM HERE.

[@marrau59]

❤😂

[@tsameerab]

I am a Sri Lankan and found Nordic value system and Finland education system so inspiring. I developed my kids referring to them, educated my wife and even my sister on them. You know what I am one of the happiest even in the terrible economic condition here. I mean anyone who can not integrate to that kind of a system are not going to be promoting it, they will be the reason for downfall for such good systems. These measures are necessary to prevent what happened in Germany and Sweden.

[@jahonain]

Unfortunately many ppl who come to Europe from non Western countries find it difficult or don't want to respect, accept or integrate, which I understand to some extent but that doesn't change the fact they are in Europe and ppl are becoming less tolerant.Many Europeans have enough problems without ppl from other cultures making things worse. I know Europe is not perfect, I don't think constructive criticism is a problem and I'm happy if you feel at home in Europe and hope your children see themselves as Europeans.

[@fanmael1]

Go back to Sri Lanka

[@AjitMD]

Immigration has to be controlled or else the system collapses. Europe formed EU and border were wide open. Next uncontrolled immigration, criminals, drugs, etc too over. Countries need to have borders, own currency, laws. Been visiting Europe for decades…. Was a very nice safe place. Now it is infested with criminals, gangs, thieves, drugs, ghettos. Not worth visiting most places.

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

Great, remain in your own country🇺🇸

[@harry5667]

Denmark is for Danish not for Islamists..

[@user-xu2yj8vo4g]

Saudi arabia Qatar UAE Sudan Afghanistan Dubai Burkina Faso are for islamists , not Europe

[@ajayvaidya6538]

We wish you best luck Denmark.

[@mook8755]

Why these people want Denmark go somewhere else If a country give you refuge you should respect the country who give you refuge

[@dellachiesa8035]

You should also cover the treatment of foreigners in Arab countries like Saudi Arabia where some immigrants have lived for decades but they can't be granted citizenship since they are not from those countries.

[@themasterMi7]

Lived for decades 😂😂, I was born and raised up there lived there for 25 years , trusted me it's impossible to get citizenship, even if you marry saudi man or woman chance are still high to get citizenship.

[@patricksrensen7952]

They would never show the reality in their amazing muslim dominated part of the world. Remember west evil and oppressive.. middle east good and downtrodden.

[@dellachiesa8035]

@Elena Maria the issue is not whether to grant or not. The issue is that it's not even in their laws to begin with. I have a friend whose uncle has lived in Saudi Arabia for twenty years and hasn't been granted citizenship upto now. And he's an Arab from Syria so they can't use the excuse that 'they don't look like us'

[@themasterMi7]

@Elena Maria you are right , but those countries have no right to talk about europe refugees, for example like many countries like uae,Qatar,ksa were angry cuz European countries immediately granted permanent residence to Ukrainian but not to other countries like from African, Asian countries.... the thing is they don't even accept refugees in(uae,Qatar,ksa) yet they have the audacity to talk about europe refugees

[@laalchimista23]

I agree, but must say they have covered that as I have seen specials on the topic before

[@stevenobinator2229]

I CANNOT STOP SMILING, EUROPEAN PEOPLE PROTECTING EACH OTHER

[@normstevenson7765]

They arent. If you are a white european Christian tourist you are discriminated against. Especially if you try to visit a bar or club, etc. There is rampant xenophobia here so I cant understand why anyone would want to visit let alone live there.

[@stevenobinator2229]

@@normstevenson7765 I hope they deport every non genetic european

[@hayaalawadhi534]

You find the oppression of other races and ethnicities pleasing, not sure if you’re just ignorant, stupid or cruel.

[@stevenobinator2229]

@@hayaalawadhi534 No, I think replacing an existing population is genocide

[@hayaalawadhi534]

@@stevenobinator2229 who are you accusing of genocide? I’m honestly confused by what you just said because it’s not very clear.

[@Santos.Sarmento]

This applies to any country, an immigrant must respect and live in accordance with the culture and laws of the host nation, and never, under any circumstances, impose or flaunt the original culture. Anyone who does not comply with this must be prosecuted and expelled.

[@glynscothern5569]

Well done and make the Country better for locals.❤

[@allandichowandersen3853]

Danish taxpayers pay large sums to non-Western citizens. When these citizens receive benefits from Danish society, there is no question of racism - but when some of the same citizens have to provide something to Danish society (dissolution of ghettos/parallel societies with social control), then it is racism. I think it's a matter of double standards.

[@dave84111]

Aren't the so called non-westerners paying taxes? How are Ukrainians considered westerners? Who is really showing double standards?

[@okacet9412]

Islam is height of Hypocrisy.

[@allandichowandersen3853]

@@dave84111 Denmark's net expenditure on non-Western immigrants and descendants is DKK 31 billion in 2018. The net expenditure is an expression of how much the individual on the one hand pays in taxes and fees and on the other hand receives in services and income transfers from the public sector. Out of the net expenditure of 31 billion for non-Western immigrants and descendants, persons from the MENAPT countries account for 24 billion kroner (77% of 31 billion). If you only look at immigrants, the average net expenditure for an immigrant from a MENAPT country is DKK 85,000. Immigrants from other non-Western countries also represent a net expenditure, but only of DKK 4,000 on average. Source: Newsletter of 15 October 2021 from the Ministry of Immigration and Integration in Denmark.

[@allandichowandersen3853]

@@dave84111 Ukraine is a country in Europe. Ukraine has nothing to do with the Danish ghetto law from 22 November 2018.

[@dave84111]

@@allandichowandersen3853 Source: the same racist govt.

[@arijitnath9626]

Denmark is fighting against disintegration. I hope they win and other countries to follow. Creating own ethnic bubbles doesn't help. It might be painful now but extremely helpful for future generations.

[@Babs-md6dt]

100 % for Denmark.

[@osvaldovarela-1955]

DENMARK 🇩🇰 THE WORLD STANDS WITH YOU.

[@terrymurphy562]

Absolutely right, I wish the British Government had the same Balls as the Danish. Stand up for your country and your way of life. I salute you all. Bravo.

[@terrymurphy562]

@@susanfaulkner2304 it is a sure sign of weakness from those in power and what they are doing is diluting your way of life and pandering to the countless thousands of immigrants pouring into your country. In the states it is getting way out of hand and know one is doing anything about it. Just look back to when Trump was in power and look at what you have now with Biden in power. The Politicians live in their Ivory Towers, away from all the chaos that they are creating just like here in Britain. Very sad guys.

[@williamsmith7553]

Gypsy are originally from India , " However they caused a lot of trouble and continue problems -- And the people India put them on caravans, and kick them out of India .

[@nenadneca]

Proud of Denmark! Fight for your people!

[@deebo2932]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

@@deebo2932 go cry

[@deebo2932]

@@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645 Looks like use are crying over immigration you can't and never will be able to stop 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peacewarrior1175]

Not exactly who is critcising Denmark - but am 100% sure they couldn't care less

[@jeanniem76]

Finally some realism and common sense! We’ll played Denmark!

[@quincejelly2]

Well done Denmark. The UK need to start doing something like this. It is not racist. We have to now stand up to these migrants. There are too many ghettoes in the UK.

[@karolbagh3793]

They have every right to vetting, and deny asylum, refuge, citizenship whoever doesn't subscribe to their Moral Code, Cultural Code, Democratic Codes.

[@ShamaticFocus]

Yeah,.. just see around the world what happends when they dont do this.

[@jabotniskyabraham4766]

Karol Bagh; I got full right to refuse you to enter my house

[@decorDD]

@@jabotniskyabraham4766 correct

[@devankanmukherjee5227]

Exactly.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I’m not sure that will ever happen since all the human activists will prevent any vetting or anything else from happening. It seems the ethnic danish have less rights than the immigrants.

[@Frankabagnale33]

He has to say “ my country, Denmark “ because if he just says “my country”, we will think he means Pakistan

[@SB03182]

I support Denmark in every step towards this law. My question is: why media always interview immigrants that has been integrated in Danish community? Nobody has anything against that people. Why nobody talking about crimes committed by immigrants and unemployment among them? Media is too biased!!! Go Denmark Go!

[@raphaeldemo9966]

I love how all people writing in the comments aren't buying this! One of the most human rights violating countries (Qatar which AJ is sponsored through) is spouting hypocritical garbage and no one is buying it! Danish people are making sure that those who wish to keep their benefits afforded to them by the Danish Government have to abide by their rules and mandating that you learn the language of your generous host country isn't an abuse of Human Rights!

[@gaurav9821]

You are absolutely correct Al Jazeera(Qatar), before they criticise Denmark..How many refuges did Qatar gave citizen ship??? They are biggest Hypocrites..

[@Zsharma1]

Exactly

[@rakata1987]

Qatar should start thinking about their human rights records, a country that has basically murdered their migrant workers that built their FIFA stadium. How does 6500 people die to create a stadium?

[@decorDD]

Correct

[@twolderedah4638]

U danish are comparing yourself with a country like Qatar that has an authoritarian monarchy. U racist danish are part of Europe subjected to EU law even above your constitution, very easy to hit the poor and migrant, bunch of cowards, u are nothning in the world and you like to bullies poor and migrant, now we understand the famous quote ‘Something Is Rotten in the State Of Denmark’, by William Shakespeare. Not only rotten is even stink..... Middle age viking go back in the cave, your natural enviroment.

[@soniahamilton9914]

🍁I see nothing wrong with Denmark doing this. Well done Denmark for leading the way, Canada should follow suit!!

[@moniho6907]

Denmark is in europe a native country, canada is land of immigrant remember canada kill and destroy the natives , canada isnt your country its belongs to everyone

[@HT-rq6om]

The only indigenous people to Canada were robbed of their land and killed by European immigrants of which you are clearly a descendant judging by your idiotic comment.

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

The USA should restrict immigration as well.

[@deebo2932]

@@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 lol 😆 faaar to late for the U.S you can literally go to different parts of the states and feel as if your in another country lol

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

Not just Canada every country. Look at the state of UK . They demand everything and get everything. They do not integrate and every area they take over ends up like a slum. Thank-you UK governments for allowing this. Disgusting.

[@petervinnicombe72]

Good for Denmark, the UK should follow suit

[@panoptijohn]

If they want to be part of the nation, they should embrace its values.

[@longdragon3]

As an non-Western immigrant from South Asia who has been living in London for 25 years I applaud Denmark for finally taking action to preserve your country and forcefully integrate people who run to West and then refuse to adhere to Western values. I like how Denmark is demanding that 50% must be Westerners ect. The much more intelligent Singaporeans used this type of system ages ago(during the conception of People Action Party) to ensure Singapore remains Singapore. It's ok Westerners are sometimes full of themselves to borrow wise ideas from East but hey you finally learned. Crazy how that Pakistani moved to Europe at the age of 7 and yet culturally still stuck in his primitive former country of Pakistan. A similar pattern is seen among Pakistanis here in England.

[@Historyfactory0]

What are the values?? Are western values superior to any other values?? People like you are the reason some !diots feel they re more superior than others

[@Historyfactory0]

😂😂😂😂😂 walking with bikinis and tatoos is what you call being woke? I pity you

[@frankcorrea9702]

Deport them!

[@MiiTuBe1991]

You people need to go back to india or Pakistan, like you said, Europe for Europeans

[@tarik6990]

Pakistanis are among the ethnic group who integrate the least to European societies.

[@tewodorll6596]

As a refugee myself I have issues also against the particular refugees from the Arab world that wouldn't like to integrate in the country where they come as a refugee rather they even try to influence their own cultural customs by any means ,sometimes even by force ..we other refugees from other parts of the world damaged by their negative attitudes too. In this case Denmark in my opinion should be more wise and selective on their measures,not all refugees are non integrated ..most are so integrated almost in all spheres and respect the rules of the countries where they are accepted with so much gratitude and appreciations!!

[@jabotniskyabraham4766]

Tewodor: Denmark as well as all Scandinavian and European should wake up snd smell the coffee before it’s too late . In any future conflict between European and immigrants from the Middle East the problem between Jews and Arabs in Israel will be nothing Wakey wakey

[@tewodorll6596]

@@jabotniskyabraham4766 I think they had better take some necessary measures against those that are hateful and negative against the rules , beliefs and traditions of Europeans ..what I see is these particular refugees are already known for not integrating intentionally..!

[@mrmaly9861]

You wouldnt be exempt of these laws though.

[@gp029sanjeev7]

@@jabotniskyabraham4766 U r right! These rogues can destroy nations, over a period of time! Get wise!

[@odridigiorgio2612]

If you are educated, well-behavied, polite, speak language and share local values it's difficult to understand where are you from.

[@ogrehaslayers605]

Wow! Way to go Denmark!

[@dinacap2660]

if you are planning on living in another country it is only common sense to learn the language, the customs and obey the laws of your host country

[@warehousejo007]

common courtesy, respect, and gratitude for the hospitality. how belligerent to come into ur house and try to rearrange the furniture and paint it over.

[@catherinemontblanc1430]

We’ll done Denmark! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@davidmartin7931]

The Danes are at home in Denmark. They do not have to welcome all the misery of the third world in general, and in particular that of the Muslim countries. Solidarity with Danes, Hungarians, Poles, Japanese and all other peoples who believe that their culture deserves to survive.

[@FahadFSA]

David the bigot....

[@gordonsands]

Could you be anymore racist and bigoted?

[@meyergaelle8108]

It's true also Denmark is small country how much can they take

[@arunrajap]

India is suffering from the same issue for long time. Finally when people started push back against this desert cult, we are being painted as fascist. Indian culture is under attack from centuries and we lost large part of country to Pakistan and Bangladesh as separate Muslim country. Soon European countries will also see Pakistan movement.

[@whydontiagreewithyou4985]

You forgot to add Nazis

[@eleanormaxwell721]

Probably because 64% of them already have a criminal record.

[@davidadams4770]

Al-jazeera must be quite upset by the comments here😂 stay strong Denmark! Defend CHRISTIAN values.

[@mysteriousdude280]

Wait, so teaching kids the language, laws and norms of their home country is a bad thing??? How's that traumatizing the kids?

[@FahadFSA]

Exactly, China gets a bad rep for doing the exact same in Xinjiang...

[@rakata1987]

@@FahadFSA You're not being sly. That's their native homeland. Syrians, Iraqis etc choose to go to Denmark when they could have went to the gulf instead.

[@candacewithana4929]

Great job Denmark.

[@vladanlausevic1733]

It is not. Why do you even write so?

[@candacewithana4929]

@@vladanlausevic1733 because Denmark has every right to preserve its culture and heritage. It's being ruined by unhinged migration. All countries have the right to preserve their culture.

[@teroristjesusisdevil.w-hor5428]

@@candacewithana4929 Suriye, İrakta altın, petrol için milyonlarca masum sivili kadın, çocuk demeden canavarca hisle katiliam yapan radikal Hristiyancı teröristlerdir. Hristiyan terör örgütü pkk, wagner destekleyen ülkelere tazminat davası, soykırım suçu davası açılması lazımdır. Avrupa Afrikanı, Ortodogunu soykırım, sömürcülük sayesinde soyarken kültürüne, insanlara saygı duydumu? Avrupalı olmamak suç değil

[@unmaskingtruthophobes7729]

@@vladanlausevic1733 jzt think, you will understand,....

[@unmaskingtruthophobes7729]

@@vladanlausevic1733 jzt think, you will understand,....

[@victorbernard1256]

They’re are taking a hard line because they want their society to stay Danish

[@nikolk5121]

I was migrate to US from Greece 30 years ago. Immigrants will always have hard time to adjust in the new community traditions and laws but soon or later you adjust and you become part of the new community and country you moved to and feels great cause you do not feel a stranger anymore ! To be a member /citizen of the new country you move in you HAVE to SPEAK the language and learn the history of your new country ( go to college ) Be part of their national holidays and work hard ( play hard too :)) ) so enjoy life ! The problem is muslim religion does not side up with western values and ideas ! Only few of these immigrants will become part of their new communities !

[@poupee9564]

"When in Rome,do as Romans". If you want to keep your traditional stuff, stay in your hometown. Wanna live in First World?Integrate.

[@sivispacemparabellum2912]

I agree but you don't seem to understand what really are those people. Their cultures are tribal, they only respects status, strongness, ruthlessness & power. If a person doesn't push back verbally/physically/etc from aggression then the person/institution is deemed weak & open for continued abuse. You wan't something from them, you don't ask them you force them to do it, if you don't like how the behave you don't talk or negociate with them (talking and negociation is for european) you use a ruthless force until they submit.

[@user-ci7vu7eo9w]

@@sivispacemparabellum2912 true

[@hedycandy]

no wonder denmark has been one of the happiest and richest country for long time, they are not afraid to make the right decisions for their own citizens!

[@Bulldog2833]

Some numbers showing why it is not a good idea with migrants from MENAP countries: There are about 10% non western immigrants in Denmark - in total of the persons in prison in Denmark of Danish origin is only 55% and for non western immigrants 17.0%, and descendants of non western immigrants is 16.4% and other western foreigners comes out at 11,1% - Numbers are shocking, this is what you get from immigrants from MENAP countries. As a Dane I an tired of paying for this both in blood, in bad influence of our young people and certainly money wise. Naval blockade of Africa is the only way to stop this illegal immigration of muselman. We need a green card system sop that we can get the persons we need and not 99% persons that will not be productive for generations and actually contribute to the greater good of the society.

[@suburbanyobbo9412]

Reminder that the Muslim world oppressed Europe for 8 centuries.

[@olsaffa7679]

I think going to Denmark and refusing 25 hours of Danishness for your kids says that you don't actually belong in Denmark. Rather then go to where you are comfortable having your children become part of the culture.

[@BobbyBhattacharjee]

Way to go Denmark I hope Canada follows this as well

[@wren1718]

Get out of Canada

[@andrewjohn2124]

Would only happen if Trudumb is voted out.

[@stupidrams7792]

Canada rocky legtis thrives off immigrants

[@MrGreen-ci2mm]

Yeah and applied to sikhs/hindus

[@Lucifer-dd2nr]

​@@MrGreen-ci2mmSikhs are not hindus you're ignorant and Xenophobic

[@isabellevdvh7615]

The Netherlands should do the same. Good job Denmark 👏 governments need to protect their own citizens.

[@KnivenKnaven]

Listen………Denmark can do what Denmark wants to do!!!!

[@maginot2u]

The unpleasant truth is that integration of people from very different backgrounds is very hard to achieve and will not happen on its own. Integration needs strong direction by the government. Good Luck to Denmark.

[@zoobaali1766]

Yes. Denmark should stop saying they care about human rights. Stop your hypocrisy and no one will go there.

[@princethakur203]

I always wonder how my country india still acts as one having almost all cultures and religion in it.

[@blackwater7183]

@@princethakur203 You are the same people so there is no xenophobia and those religions have been in your country for a long time.

[@stevenobinator2229]

@@zoobaali1766 BELIEVE ME THEY DONT WANT ANY OF THEM> THEY SHOULD HAVE A VISA FOR INDIGEOUS EUROPEANS

[@zoobaali1766]

@@stevenobinator2229 Europe is full of old retired ppl and lower number of younger generation. They need younger ppl to pay taxes to the country to keep flourishing the economy. They don't care about refugees or poor truly oppressed people.

[@marcusj9947]

If you are not going to assimilate then why move there in the first place? They people of Denmark have no interest in sharia law. Move to a country that offers that

[@FahadFSA]

ok

[@addictrogue516]

Why move there in the first place ? Its because Islam's prime objective is to Islamize the world destroying all native cultures.

[@Audiofreund2]

They want to turn our countries into islamic countries. Missionizing is called Dharwa and it is their obligation.

[@AlbertBormant]

Sweden used to be one of the safest countries in Europe. Now it's one of the most unsafe. What changed?

[@MrPharu500]

Well done Denmark! Wish a lot more European countries do the same! Zero integration from this lot!

[@amal8271]

That’s an excellent decision. Bravo Denmark 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bm8292]

Why is Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other wealthy countries of the of middle East not welcoming these immigrants. They belong to the same religion. What's more these countries are nearer to the immigrants place of origin.

[@addictrogue516]

Islam's prime objective is to Islamize the world. The early non-Islamic people understands this the better

[@editfazekas3854]

A refugee is simply offered shelter until they can return home. They have no right whatsoever to demand citizenship just because they were helped. It's like giving temporary accommodation to your cousin then 2 years later he demands you to sign half the house on his name.

[@ArmageddonIsHere]

Europeans have a point when they ask why these Arab and Muslim migrants don't try to migrate to a more familiar Arab/Muslim culture instead of the completely alien and UN-familiar European ones. Why is that so?

[@unmaskingtruthophobes7729]

In this case, Denmark is absolutely right.... ❤

[@cjeygitau6505]

But that's a very easy demand by Denmark, assimilate or leave... Gulf countries don't even give social benefits passports to immigrants.. So Denmark have the right to do so

[@amnahaque9058]

Gulf countries don't take taxes.

[@sm7198]

@@amnahaque9058 you are wrong. You are either ignorant or telling lies. I am living in a gulf country for last 5 year, beleive me they charge taxes and even imposing special levy on foreigners.

[@Wakamolewonder]

Then Denmark should say they’re not for freedom of religion. If you’re Muslim, you’re not allowed. This cowardice of hiding it is pretty lame. They should just be honest and say they’re not a free state.

[@benkem7584]

@@Wakamolewonder US is the only free state

[@rogeramezquita5685]

@@Wakamolewonder I mean this is the argument of Muslim they want to go to Christian’s counties and enforce their way why not just move to e other Muslim country that hold similar values ..

[@sunitachandra7736]

Which muslim country will listen to migrants in such a way.

[@andrewrourke9519]

64% of all Syrians have record since entering Denmark.

[@andrewtrainor3804]

Think that is Palestinians.

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

When I go and visit other countries I go to experience their culture, food, people and ways of life. . . I would never dream of visiting another country and expecting or wanting them to change their culture because of me. It's important for every country to hold onto their own culture and values.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I agree!!!

[@balakrishnarao6818]

Every country right to protect their interests

[@722redsea]

Denmark is NOT obligated to care for people from other countries. They can have the authority to change the laws right away and deport individuals back to their home. Accusing them of racism raises the question: why not address concerns with their home country instead?

[@jjwatcher]

Maybe they don't want their Great Grandchildren to be forced into Islam. I stand with Denmark.

[@tomthounaojam345]

Good Job Denmark!!!!

[@AndersGetherSoerensen]

So, Al Jazeera, should Denmark accept parallel societies where residents have their own laws and live by them, or should Denmark once again try and integrate these people who do not want to be integrated into society? Danish society is built on the basis that you have to give before you can enjoy; i.e. do your part and get to work and pay tax to those who for one reason or another cannot work. Over the years, Denmark has received many from other countries. Let me name just a few: Hungary in the 50s, Chile in the 70s, Vietnam in the 70s and the Chinese. These groups are integrated and contribute to society. But it is people from the Middle East and other Arab countries who make gangs and crime with shootings in the streets. Totally unacceptable. I must say in all decency that the vast majority of Arab descent study, get jobs and contribute. But they also settle outside the Arab ghettos. So now Denmark wants to do something about the ghettos. What's wrong with that?

[@tarazan3456]

I think Denmark is doing the right thing... it seems they are acting ahead of major problems that can and would arise in the future... probably Germany and other European countries would have to do the same thing at some point in the future...

[@azeemsoona]

@@tarazan3456 your ID is racist TAR ZAN means white skin. So your views are rejected 😂

[@azeemsoona]

What about when Danish soldiers go to their country and brutally kill civilians. They are known to kill more civilians than soldiers from any other allied countries. Even children and women.

[@abram8874]

Denmark is doing the right thing but very little, they should send out the syrian refugees....

[@yellowbug5113]

@@azeemsoona, too bad for you that many would agree with his comment.

[@nathanmurthy794]

EU countries not taking a hardline policy on refugees and islamic migrants will lead to islamisation of their country.

[@andrewh3684]

The audacity and irony of criticizing Danish handling of human rights by a Qatari mouthpiece, from a nation which accepts virtually no Arab refugees or asylum seekers.