Denmark to reimpose border controls ‘within the Schengen rules’

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Series Details 30.06.15
Publication Date 30/06/2015
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Kristian Jensen, the Danish foreign affairs minister, told his German counterpart on 30 June 2015 that Denmark's government planned to reimpose border controls while sticking to the rules of the European Union’s open-border Schengen agreement.

According to the foreign ministry, the decision was aimed at combatting illegal immigration and smuggling. However, it was reported to have raised broader concerns about internal freedom of movement rules in the EU.

The new centre-right government in Denmark took office in June 2015, in the wake of the Danish People's Party's increased influence following the election result.
Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/30/denmark-border-controls-schengen-immigration-smuggling
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ESO: Background information: Border controls 'wrong signal', leaders warn http://www.europeansources.info/record/border-controls-wrong-signal-leaders-warn/
Deutsche Welle, 30.06.15: Jensen tells Steinmeier Denmark will reimpose border http://dw.com/p/1FqDF
Sputnik International, 01.07.15: Denmark Partially Ditches Schengen Visa-Free Regime to Curb Migration http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150701/1024072605.html
The Local.dk, 30.06.15: Denmark preps Germany for border controls http://www.thelocal.dk/20150630/denmark-prepares-germany-for-border-controls
EUObserver, 01.07.15: Denmark tightens border controls over migrant fears https://euobserver.com/justice/129403
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