Denmark: debate on open borders for skilled immigrants

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18 January 2006 à 15h41

Updated on 17 March 2013 à 19h11

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Publication: 18 January 2006 à 15h41, Updated on 17 March 2013 à 19h11

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While unemployment is falling (4,5 % last November according to Eurostat), conservatives and liberals, currently in power in Denmark, want to open borders to skilled immigrants, in order to face the labour shortages which are starting to appear in certain sectors. (Ref 0641)

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18 January 2006 à 15h41

Updated on 17 March 2013 à 19h11

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Publication: 18 January 2006 à 15h41, Updated on 17 March 2013 à 19h11

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A proposal aimed at facilitating the delivery of residence permits is currently under discussion. The goal is to reopen borders that were closed these last years pursuant to a restrictive policy established under the pressure of the Danish Popular Party (extreme right-hand) which is part of the parliamentary majority.

Currently, Denmark grants a residence permit to immigrants who have a job contract before entering the country. The proposal that is being discussed aims to allow skilled...

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