European nations demand power to deport immigrants who commit crimes
Denmark-led coalition argues for greater sovereignty to remove criminal immigrants and counter hostile states 'instrumentalizing migrants'
By Anders Hagstrom Fox News
Published May 25, 2025 9:07am EDT
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Denmark and eight other countries blasted the European Court of Human Rights for imposing limits on deporting criminal migrants on Sunday.
Denmark, which is set to take over the presidency of the European Union in July, published a letter demanding more leeway to expel immigrants who commit crimes. Leaders of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, and Poland signed the letter with Denmark.
"Many have come here via legal pathways. They have learned our languages, believe in democracy, contribute to our societies and have decided to integrate themselves into our culture. Others have come and chosen not to integrate, isolating themselves in parallel societies and distancing themselves from our fundamental values of equality, democracy and freedom," the letter read. "In particular, some have not contributed positively to the societies welcoming them and have chosen to commit crimes."
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