"As European justice ministers and other officials from the 46-member Council of Europe descended on Strasbourg to negotiate the modernization of the current European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen delivered a public plea for major reforms. In a commentary published in the UK's Guardian newspaper on Tuesday, the two called for "responsible governments" to act on "their citizens' concerns," warning that to do otherwise would allow "populists to win.""
"Both Starmer and Frederiksen have tightened immigration policies in the face of increasing numbers of people arriving in the bloc as they flee oppression and poverty at home. Larger battle over human rights and the rise of anti-immigrant populism Immigration has been a lightning rod in the West, sparking varying reactions and policies from governments as well as influencing the rise of rightwing populist movements while reshaping mainstream voter attitudes."
European justice ministers and officials from the Council of Europe met in Strasbourg to negotiate modernization of the European Convention on Human Rights. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen publicly urged major reforms, calling on responsible governments to address citizens' concerns and prevent populist gains. Both leaders support protecting those fleeing war and terror while advocating changes to asylum systems and deportation rules to reflect contemporary challenges. Critics and human rights defenders warn that reevaluating deportation criteria could endanger vulnerable people. The debate over immigration is fueling rightwing populism and reshaping mainstream voter attitudes across the West.
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