"In Denmark, refugees who have been personally targeted by a foreign regime are more likely to be given protection, while those fleeing conflicts are usually only allowed to remain in the country on a temporary basis. Denmark itself decides what is a safe country. In 2022, the Danish government notified about 1,200 refugees from Damascus in Syria that their residency permits would not be renewed because, breaking with the UN and EU, it judged the region to be safe for refugees to return."
"UK Home Office officials have also been drawn to Denmark's tighter rules for family reunions. When a refugee granted residency rights wants their partner to join them, there are numerous thresholds that must be met. Both people must be age 24 and above, the partner in Denmark must not have claimed benefits for three years and also has to put up a financial guarantee. Both partners must also pass a Danish language test."
Shabana Mahmood will announce changes to UK immigration rules modelled on Denmark's stringent system. Home Office officials studied Danish border control and asylum policies, focusing on tighter family reunion criteria, temporary stays for many conflict refugees, and external processing powers. Denmark grants protection mainly to those personally targeted by regimes while often granting temporary status to people fleeing conflicts. Denmark decides safe countries and in 2022 notified roughly 1,200 Damascus refugees their permits would not be renewed. Family reunion thresholds include age 24 minimums, three years without benefits, financial guarantees and language tests. The proposals have divided Labour MPs.
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