Danish Migration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has called on Germany
to cooperate in finding joint solutions to Europe’s migration
challenges, criticizing the current asylum system as ineffective
and exploitative, Azernews reports.
In an interview with Bild, Bek described the European migration
framework as “inhumane and inefficient” for enabling human
traffickers and increasing pressure on European societies. He
emphasized that illegal migration has become a tool of political
leverage, while thousands continue to perish in the
Mediterranean.
Denmark has significantly tightened its migration policies since
2015, implementing a “zero asylum” strategy that limits residence
permits, reduces social benefits, and simplifies deportation
procedures. These measures have led to only 2,300 asylum
applications in Denmark in 2024, with 860 approvals—compared to
Germany’s 229,751 applications.
Bek expressed hope that Germany would take tougher, more
effective steps in its migration policy and affirmed Denmark’s
readiness for closer cooperation on the issue.
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