A different view for immigration in Denmark

 

The Danish Minister for Immigration and Integration is Kaare Dybvad Bek. While his public profile and widely-reported speeches may not be as extensive as those of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, he has made several notable statements that have garnered attention, particularly in the context of Denmark's and the EU's migration policies.

Here are some of the key points from his recent speeches and interviews that have been noted by the media:

1. The Need for "Democratic Control"

Kaare Dybvad Bek has repeatedly stressed the importance of countries and the EU regaining "democratic control" over their migration policies. He argues that the current system is not working and has led to a sense of lost control, which in turn fuels anti-immigrant sentiment. He believes that a more managed and regulated migration system is essential for maintaining social cohesion.

2. Return of Rejected Asylum Seekers

A central theme of his policy and public statements has been the importance of a more effective return policy. He has specifically highlighted Denmark's success in this area, which he believes makes it a model for other European countries, including Germany. He sees a functional return policy for those who do not have a legal claim to asylum as a crucial step in ensuring the integrity of the asylum system.

3. External Asylum Processing

Bek has been a proponent of the idea of creating asylum centers outside the European Union. He views this as a "sustainable solution to the migration crisis" that would allow for asylum applications to be processed in a way that is both humane and orderly, while also discouraging dangerous and illegal journeys across the Mediterranean.

4. Integration Challenges

He has also spoken about the challenges of integration and the need to prevent the formation of "parallel societies" in vulnerable areas. His remarks on topics like "quiet rooms" in universities and the government's efforts to prevent social control within immigrant communities have drawn attention, as they reflect a broader government push to ensure that immigrants and their descendants integrate into mainstream Danish society and values.

In essence, Kaare Dybvad Bek's public statements align closely with the Social Democratic government's overall tough-on-immigration stance. He emphasizes that a firm and fair migration policy, which includes both a better system for return and a commitment to integrating new arrivals, is not a right-wing or left-wing issue, but a matter of democratic necessity and social well-being.

With "Gemini"