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Spaldy said:
What's the source on this? Because the ECHR does not ban any EU state from carrying out deportations.
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Twitter, many articles on google (InfoMigrants, AP News, Euro news etc.) also I asked google DI:

Yes, Denmark is significantly strengthening its immigration policies and has announced new, stricter measures for the deportation of criminal immigrants, with major reforms scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2026. The government aims to make deportation the standard outcome for non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

Key Aspects of the New Deportation Policy (Effective May 2026):

  • Automatic Deportation: Foreigners sentenced to at least one year of "unconditional" imprisonment for serious crimes—including aggravated assault and sexual violence—will face automatic deportation, regardless of their ties to Denmark.
  • Removing Discretion: The new law limits judicial discretion, ending the system where courts weighed factors such as length of residence or family ties to prevent deportation.
  • Addressing the "30% Gap": The government cited data showing that about 30% of foreign criminals receiving such sentences over the past five years were not deported.
  • Monitoring and Enforcement: Criminal foreigners who resist deportation will be fitted with GPS ankle monitors, and a specialized "deportation ambassador" will be appointed to manage the process.
  • Alternative Returns: Denmark intends to work more closely with countries such as Syria and Afghanistan to increase deportations.

    Broader Immigration Tightening in 2026:
    • Stricter Citizenship Requirements: Citizenship processes are under review, with only one naturalization round planned for 2026, creating more uncertainty.
    • Higher Fees & Salary Thresholds: From January 1, 2026, Denmark increased application fees and raised minimum salary thresholds for foreign workers.
    • Reduced Work Options: The "Positive Lists" (jobs with labor shortages) have been reduced, and non-EU students in certain programs now face stricter limits on working and job searching.
    • Challenges and Controversy:
      Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has acknowledged that these policies—designed to prioritize public safety over the rights of certain migrants—may directly conflict with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The government has signaled its willingness to challenge these conventions in court, aiming to change legal practice regarding deportation.
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I support such measures - adapt and thrive, or go home.
 
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