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As reported by Euractiv, citing the government press service
By the end of November 2025, Denmark had approved only 839 asylum applications – a historic low for the country. The government continues the ‘zero refugees’ policy, which has been in place since 2019. Euractiv reports these figures, citing the government press service.
“It is crucial that as few foreigners as possible come to Denmark and receive asylum. My top priority is to curb the influx of refugees”
– Rasmus Stocklund, Minister of Immigration
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Social Democrats has pursued the ‘zero refugees’ policy since 2019. According to the ministry, 2025 will be one of the few years when the total number of asylum grants remains below one thousand. Overall, by November Denmark had registered 1,835 asylum applications.
Copenhagen has introduced a range of initiatives to deter migrants and complicate obtaining Danish citizenship. In 2024, a country with a population of about 6 million people approved about 860 of the 2,333 applications filed.
Trends and Prospects for Denmark’s Immigration Policy
The government continues to maintain a course focused on reducing the influx of refugees, while civil space and humanitarian requirements remain under close scrutiny by experts. Analysts note that short-term shifts are driven by changes in legislation as well as external factors, but the trend toward a smaller scale of asylum intake could remain relevant for a long period.