Politics · 9 November 2025
UK Looks to Denmark’s Harsh Migration Model as Pressure Mounts on Border Policy
UK ministers are studying Denmark’s strict immigration framework as political pressure intensifies over small-boat crossings and rising asylum costs. Denmark, led by centre-left Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, has driven asylum approvals to a four-decade low through temporary protections, tough reunification rules, and reduced long-term incentives. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has dispatched officials to Copenhagen to examine these measures, though critics warn Denmark’s harsher tactics may be incompatible with the UK’s legal and social landscape.
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