That when faced with major dilemmas, we struck the right balance between taking responsibility in the world, and taking responsibility for Denmark.

We believe we have achieved that with what we are now proposing. It places pressure on our welfare model, our high levels of equality and our way of life.

But not wishing to see your country undergo fundamental change does not make you a bad person. We are of the opinion that Denmark needs a cohesive, long-term immigration policy. So that our residential areas, schools and places of employment can keep up.

Denmark is a Scandinavian country comprising the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands. We are facing a severe challenge. A 10-year plan must be applied to ensure that no residential areas, schools or educational institutions have more than 30 per cent non-Western immigrants and descendants in future.

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Where we all share the same basic values. These are the main elements of our proposal. And, as part of the EU, by spearheading a historical boost of Africa in particular. February 28, 2019• by LibertiesEU Denmark's new immigration law is more than a raft of harsh new regulations. An immigration policy to unite Denmark.

Immigration policy plays an important part when it comes to defining the country we want to be. This is a problem that Denmark cannot resolve alone, but we can take the lead. We are very happy to listen to other people’s good ideas.

Our proposal consists of three elements: Numbers matter. That is our duty as a compassionate country. But Denmark is at its best when we compromise and move forward together. There are few other areas where the fronts are drawn so divisively and where arguments become attacks. And add to that the fact that the population of Africa is expected to double by about 2050. Copenhagen, its capital, is home to royal palaces and colorful Nyhavn harbor, plus the Tivoli amusement park and the iconic […] Rights and obligations go hand in hand. And more and more people are experiencing for themselves what happens when integration fails. Denmark has seen a steady increase in immigration over the past 30 years, with the majority of new immigrants originating from non-Western countries. The state pension.

And we have a proposal on how we can enforce such a limit in purely practical terms while also operating in compliance with international conventions. And where we meet one another in residential areas and schools.