Subject:  Seizure by Denmark of asylum-seekers' belongings

Question for a written answer 21.1.16:

Denmark recently agreed to makes changes to its immigration laws. Among the proposals is a controversial new measure to take away refugees’ possessions worth above EUR 1 500 to pay for their stay. Last week, Immigration Minister Inger Stojberg made clear the amount refugees could keep would be raised from the EUR 400 initially suggested.

How does Commission view these new changes to Denmark’s immigration laws?

Quand le Danemark choque, la Suisse s’en moque ! - asile.ch

Quando una famglia siriana arriva in Danimarca Internazionale 11.2.16

The Danish refugee bill and what happens when you treat everyone the same DIANA IHRING 12 February 2016 Open Democracy 12.2.16: "The seizure of asylum seekers’ assets in Denmark confirms that the state sees refugees as economic burdens by default, but this new bill makes them dependent by design."

Thieving Denmark The Saint Aquinas College's Student Newspaper 11.2.16: "This innocent bill masks a more inhumane motivation. Since the beginning of the refugee crisis, xenophobic and explicitly anti-Muslim parties like the Danish People’s Party have manipulated the growing sense of unease among the populace by diverting the blame to the refugees, calling for them to be refused safe haven for the sake of security. They don’t care about the practicality of the bill, and they don’t care about actually paying for the refugees— the theft of possessions is merely an attempt to scare refugees away from the country."

Denmark is caught between a rock and a hard place on refugee crisis By András Simonyi, contributor, The Hill 11.2.16:

"But Danes — politicians and the general public alike — need to realize something that strangely eluded them completely: that they are held to higher standards in the world than the overwhelming majority of other countries, like, say, Hungary (my native country, which has veered off-course as a fully fledged democracy). There is an expectation in the world toward it to show the way. It is seen as one of the true defenders of the liberal and democratic values of society, which includes humanitarian values. Denmark is a nation that is seen as a beacon, a standard-setter for the world for decades; its balanced, humane and tolerant policies the example for others to follow. It has worked hard to obtain this status and should do everything it can to maintain it. Together with the other Nordic countries, they hold the solutions to many of the problems of modern society, a source of inspiration for all of us who believe in freedom and democracy in the midst of the onslaught of Putin-esque illiberal thought."

Written question - Confiscation of refugees' assets in Denmark - E-000821/2016 29.1.16 European Parliament

Denmark's Espersen: 'Fair' to confiscate migrant assets BBC 11.2.16

Denmark's Espersen: "Fair" to confiscate migrant assets HARDtalks BBC 11.2.16:

Stephen Sackur talks to Soren Espersen, deputy chairman of the Danish People's Party, about the shift to the right in European politics.

Migrant assets: "If I had jewelry I wouldn't be here" BBC 26.1.16

Overwhelmed by Refugee Flows, Scandinavia Tempers its Warm Welcome Migration Policy.org 10.2.16

The Qualified Welcoming of Syrian Refugees Huffingtonpost.ca 10.2.16:

"Also in Denmark, the beacon of socially democratic policies and purported happy people have decided to institute the policy where incoming Syrian refugees may have possessions over 10, 000 Kroners($614.87) seized. It is true that economies can only financially support a limited number of refugees. This policy will definitely take Denmark through a political firestorm as they try to legislate what and how much can be taken, and what is considered too sentimental to seize. I wonder how many refugee organizations they consulted to test out the sensitivity and affect this policy will have on incoming refugees."

How the E.U. Could Suffer from Denmark's Refugee Policy - Fortune 10.2.16

Refugee crisis: Welfare cuts and anti-migration policies 'will not stop' asylum seekers coming to Europe - report | Europe | News | The Independent 10.2.16

Quand le Danemark choque, la Suisse s’en moque ! asile.ch 9.2.16

Former Danish PM did not save the children 9.2.16 New.int

La Cucaracha: Denmark makes refugees a profit center (toon) 9.2.16

Anti–Refugee Policies in Scandinavia and the Great Effect on the Global Refugee Crisis NATO Association Canada 8.2.16

Refugee crisis: Why Scandinavian countries are trying to look bad

Kasper Fogh CNN 8.2.16

Controversial Danish Migrant Search Law Comes Into Force NDTV 6.2.15

Mhairi Black: It’s wrong to confiscate belongings of refugees | Comment | The National 6.2.16

Controversial Danish Migrant Search Law Comes Into Force - NDTV.com 6.2.16

DENMARK COULD TURN AWAY REFUGEES WHO COMMIT ANY CRIME NEWSWEEK 5.2.16

EU SILENT OVER IMPACT OF REFUGEES ON NATIONAL BUDGETS Euractiv 5.2.16

Economic benefit of refugees continues to be ignored Independent Australia 5.2.16

Cinq déclarations des politiques européens hostiles aux réfugiés - Libération 5.2.16

OAKLEY | Welcome to Canada! Now Give Us That Ring | Talk Radio AM640 5.2.16

After Much Upheaval Danish TV Has a Request: 'Don't Hate Us' - NYTimes.com 5.2.16

Ontario students condemn Denmark's 'jewelry bill' that targets refugees Newswire Canada 5.2.16

The Unraveling of Asylum | World Policy Institute By Nick Micinski: "This is the end of asylum as we know it. These changes unravel both spirit of asylum and its legal underpinnings. It is now more difficult than ever to legally get to Europe and claim asylum. Once refugees arrive, they are scapegoated, demonized, impoverished, and humiliated." 

Meat-ball war: Denmark seen as anti-refugee by mandating pork on menus CBC.ca 3.2.16: interviews with the mayor of Randers, Camilla Bendixen from Refugees Welcome, Bo Lidegaard executive editor-in-chief of Politiken and Henning Meyer London School of Economics.

Here’s how Denmark’s famed ‘jewellery law’ works Ajitv.blog 5.2.16

Charlie Hebdo 5.2.16:

Under overskriften "Skammens lov - et politiske nulpunkt" beskriver Charlie Hebdos journalist Jean-Yves Camus i artiklen, hvordan Danmark Schweiz og dele af Tyskland mener at have fundet en "mirakelkur mod strømmen af flygtninge - man tager de få ejendele fra dem, som de har tilbage."- (...) som om flygtninge shoppede rundt for at få det meste ud af det skandinaviske system, skriver Camus og forudser, at de nye regler langt fra vil stoppe flygtningestrømmen. Det vil derimod betyde en dobbelt straf for mennesker, der er på flugt fra diktatur og krige. 

Denmark’s asylum rules might be reprimandable, but its recognition rate is robust | The Post 6.2.16

Migranti, la Lega sfida Renzi: confiscare i beni a clandestini Il Giornale.it 4.2.16

Proposta di legge della lega: anche l’Italia confischi i beni ai profughi. “L’accoglienza si paga” RN Quotidiano :

Danimarca e Svizzera lo fanno già. Adesso il Carroccio presenta una proposta di legge per confiscare i beni a clandestini: “L’accoglienza si paga”. E sfida Renzi: “Risponda in tempi brevi” - 

Après bientôt 5 ans de guerre, quel accueil pour les exilés syriens? 

RFI 4.2.16

France : avis partagés sur la confiscation des biens des réfugiés RT 4.2.16

YouGov: Den danske smykkelov er populær blandt europæerne:

Meningsmåling viser, at flertal i store dele af Europa opfatter indvandringen som negativ. Politiken 5.2.16

- Olafur Elisasson on Twitter "Denmark seizes assets from refugees" So ashamed by the policies of the Danish government, I am beyond words. https://t.co/DtlJwmVDlI

UK Supports Danes Confiscating Refugees' Valuables More Than Denmark / Sputnik International 4.2.16

An international call to protest the new Danish refugee bills at Danish embassies and counsulates on the 12th of febuary - Progetto Melting Pot Europa

We Need To Fight The Xenophobia Spreading Through Europe Huffpost Spain 4.2.16

Chris Selley: There is nothing morally wrong with asking asylum-seekers to pay what they can The National Post 4.2.16

Refugiados creen que nueva ley danesa de asilo es "robo" y "falta de respeto" 4.2.16

Politique de migration danoise: "Les Danois craignent de plus en plus de perdre leur niveau de vie" Le Vif.be 4.2.16

L'entrée en vigueur d'une série de lois plus strictes au Danemark a suscité la polémique en Europe. Les Danois sont-ils devenus plus xénophobes ? Qu'est-il advenu du Danemark progressiste ?

Y aurait-il quelque chose de pourri dans le royaume du 

Danemark ? Témoignages chrétiens 3.2.16 et dans le CCME

Støjberg om nye stramninger: Derfor skal flygtninge selv betale for at få familien til Danmark BT 21.1.16

Den katolske kirke kritiserer regringens udlændingelov Politiken 19.1.16

Flygtningefamilie på fire må have op til 40 000 dr.dk 19.1.16

Virkelighedens Nordic Noir, klumme af Mette Rodgers Information 19.1.16:

"Der skal konfiskeres mange guldsmykker for at financiere de film- og tvserier, der igen kan dreje talen om Danmark i positiv retning"

Herbert Pundik: Jeg væmmes ved regeringens smykkeforslag 17.1.16 (ikke online endnu)

Perfidt angreb på Kirkskov - Berlingske.dk 17.1.16

Interview med Birthe Rønn Hornbech DR 16.1.16

Advokat: Danmark må lytte til skarp asylkritik DR.dk.15.1.16

Europarådet: Dansk asylpolitik modvirker integration dr.d.15.1.16

V om kommissær-kritik: Læg ikke alverden i det DR.dk 15.1.16

Europarådet til Støjberg: Ondsindede asylstramninger DR 15.1.16:

Europarådets menneskerettighedskommissær er stærkt bekymret over regeringens planlagte asylstramninger.

OBS: I DR Nyheder kl.8. blev der sagt EU har kritiseret Danmark, men Europarådet er ikke en EU-institution.

V-ordfører grillet af CNN-vært: Hvordan kan det ske i Danmark? TV2 15.1.16 - Se indslag CNN -

Denmark says plan to seize refugees' valuables misunderstood CNN 15.1.16

By the numbers: Europe clamps down on flow of refugees as crisis deepens 24News.ca 3.2.16

Lack of joint European action hurt refugees Daily Asian Age 3.2.16:"The most sensational of the steps, adopted by law in Denmark last week and already in effect in Switzerland and parts of Germany, would authorize the confiscation of cash and valuables from asylum-seekers arriving with more than a modest amount of wealth - about $1,450 in the case of Denmark. In theory, the confiscations are meant to cover the cost of welfare benefits, but Denmark's right-wing government appears intent on driving migrants away with a show of hostility. The law extends the time asylum-seekers must wait before applying for family reunification from one to three years, a cruel and unnecessary delay."

Jesuit Refugee Service | Europe: protect refugees, a collective responsibility 3.2.16

Written question - Danish refugee legislation - P-000800/2016

from Àngela Vallina (GUE/NGL) Member of European Parliament:

 Subject:  Danish refugee legislation

The refugee legislation recently adopted in Denmark has had severe consequences for the security and dignity of those affected and is at odds with fundamental humanitarian principles. 

For example, under the new Danish law, the police are required to register refugees crossing the border and confiscate their property. In addition, a waiting period of three years for family reunification is necessary and families with children will be denied access to access a dwelling outside refugee camps. 

Asylum-seekers are required to remain in camps away from urban areas and are not entitled work or seek rented accommodation. 

Will the Commission examine the new Danish legislation with a view to establishing the extent to which it is at odds with humanitarian law, EC law and the Treaties? 

Will it impose penalties on Denmark should it transpire that the new legislation is contrary to EC law? 

Could Denmark be required by the Union to returned property confiscated from asylum-seekers?

Will this piece of ‘Denmark propaganda’ make you like the Danish again? The Washington Posty 3.2.16

Danes helped him escape the Holocaust. Today, he says Denmark should do more for refugees. Leo Goldberger PRI 3.2.16:

"When asked about Denmark's new refugee policies, Goldberger says he's disappointed. He says he can understand why Denmark wants to seize refugee property, because that's one way to cover the cost of resettlement. But he can't understand why refugee families should be kept out."

“I write to my Danish friends that they should be ashamed of themselves,” he says. “They're doing the absolute minimum.”

Commentary The Murmur 2.2.16:

PORK-PUSHING PERSECUTING POPULISTS

Once revered internationally, Denmark is now getting used to being condemned in the press, first for killing a giraffe and a lion, and now the government’s controversial refugee regulations. The laws may be demeaning, but the global condemnation is also rank with hypocrisy and sensationalism

Sweden and Denmark are not all warm welcomes and cuddly politics Andrew Brown The Guardian 28.1.16

The UK supports Denmark's new laws confiscating refugees' valuables more than Denmark does 3.2.16

Demonstration uden for den danske ambassade i Athen 2.2.16 Infogrecia.net

Written question - Amendment of the Danish law on the right of asylum - P-000724/2016 European Parliament 28.1.16:

Question for written answer

to the Commission 

Rule 130

Francisco Assis (S&D)

 Subject:  Amendment of the Danish law on the right of asylum

On 26 January the Danish Parliament adopted draft law L87, which alters the right of asylum with the sole aim of deterring refugees from seeking refuge in Denmark. Refugees' valuables may be confiscated above a threshold equivalent to EUR 1 340: this is apparently intended by way of a contribution to the cost of their stay. In addition, family reunification has been made subject to a longer time lag and may now take place only after three years. Treatment of this sort is an affront to the dignity of human beings who have already been traumatised and, as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees has pointed out, is contrary to the European and international principles that protect human rights. In spite of the justified indignation which the Danish attitude is prompting, this is not an isolated case: under German law the thresholds for the confiscation of refugees' valuables are even lower. In the light of this distortion of the fundamental right of asylum enshrined in European and international treaties: 

Does the Commission consider law L87 to violate Article 18 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the provisions of the 1951 Convention?

What will the EU do to make Denmark and Germany reconsider their shameful legislation?

Hundreds decry law on seizure of asylum-seekers' assets in Denmark — RT In motion 2.2.16

OPINION: Denmark should stop take refugees' valuables | The Daily Reveille | lsunow.com 2.2.16

Most Britons support Denmark-style law to take valuables away from refugees The Independent 3.2.16

'We are very sorry but Denmark is not such a bad place' - BBC News 3.2.16

'This is a radical change of our values': readers on Denmark's new asylum laws | Opinion | The Guardian 3.2.16

Le SP.A soutient le renvoi des réfugiés venus de Turquie par la Grèce - La Libre.be 2.2.16

Réfugiés syriens: la Jordanie atteint le point de rupture | Courrier international 2.2.16

L’hystérie contre les réfugiés finira par déchirer l’Europe | Middle East Eye 2.2.16

Le chiffre qui parle : le Danemark dépouille les réfugiés 2.2.16

La nouvelle loi sur les réfugiés au Danemark, ce n’est pas seulement la saisie des bijoux · Global Voices en Français 2.2.16

Most Germans Support Policy of Seizing Refugees' Valuables / Sputnik International 2.2.16

Seizing Jewelry Isn’t the Only Awful Change to Denmark’s Refugee Law · Global Voices 1.2.16

Views on the News: Denmark and refugees The Justice 2.2.16

Prof. Jytte Klausen (POL):

The Danish legislation authorizing confiscation of refugees’ jewelry, cash, and iPads and other valuables has rightly been condemned. The law is ugly — and stupid. (...) The sad truth is that the real purpose of the law is deterrence: “Don’t come here. We are mean.” This is not the Denmark I recognize. The country has been torn apart by this act.

Prof. Kristen Lucken (IGS)

With the number of asylees in Denmark tripling since 2013, these policies appear to be a bold circumnavigation of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention and a clever attempt to create an invisible border within the Schengen zone. Would-be asylees from Syria, Iraq and North Africa now must turn over assets exceeding 10,000 kroner (approx. $1500) and move to rural refugee centers where pork is now featured on the menu. These policies conjure up scenes from “Oliver Twist” wherein the “Artful Dodger” picks pockets of the poor rather than those of the wealthy. Why the harsh stance towards asylees? (...)

Africa is 'rescuing' old people from Denmark

The Adopt a Dane Foundation responds to outcry over aid

The Independent 2.2.16

Satirical video urges Africans to adopt Europeans in response to anti-refugee comments The Washington Post 2.2.1

Comment: Supporters of refugees need to stop comparing their opponents to Hitler Politicsc.uk 2.2.16

Can Denmark preserve its international reputation? The Spectator 2.2.16

Editorial: Denmark's cruelty towards refugees NYTimes 1.2.16:

"Denmark needs to be a leader in handling this crisis. It was the first nation to ratify the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention, a pillar of international law.

With every act of selfishness, nations like Denmark are rendering the promise of the refugee convention increasingly hollow."

European countries’ policies are hurting refugees instead of helping them - The Washington Post 1.2.16

L'Europe inflexible face aux larmes de réfugiés Sputnik News 1.2.16

Where have you gone King Christian X of Denmark? - Emre Gönen - Daily Sabah (error: should be "Switzerland" and not "Sweden")

1.2.16

More assaults on refugees | Stanford Daily 1.2.16

Danes Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands: Helping Refugees The Huffington Post 1.2.16

Greek MEP: we are better than the Danes Euractiv 1.2.16

Denmark Refugee Policy Deplorable Washington Square News 1.2.16

Come scoraggiare i flussi migratori Le leggi della Danimarca e i dubbi dell’Ue SÌ24.it 1.2.16

L’afflux des réfugiés, le Danemark et la Grèce, par Nicos C. Alivizatos

• 1 FÉVR. 2016 PAR LES INVITÉS DE MEDIAPART:

• Nicos C. Alivizatos est professeur de droit constitutionnel à l’Université d’Athènes et ancien président de la Ligue hellénique des droits de l’homme. Celui qui est considéré comme un des plus grands constitutionnalistes grecs s'alarme de voir que le Danemark a demandé une modification profonde de la convention de Genève de 1951 sur le droit d’asile.

(...) ces mesures seraient contraires à la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme qui, contrairement au droit américain, impose aux Etats européens de reconnaître « à toute personne relevant de leur juridiction » – et donc pas seulement aux citoyens Européens – les droits et libertés proclamées (article 1). Elles seraient notamment contraires aux droits de propriété (article 1 du protocolle No 1) et à la vie privée (article 8), protégées par la Convention, sinon à l’interdiction des traitements « inhumains ou dégradants » (article 3). 

Migrants. “Loi des bijoux” : “Il y a quelque chose de pourri ...

Protest: Kendt forfatter sender sin farmors ring til Inger Støjberg,

Lokalavisen 25 december 2015

Støjbergs selvmål leder i BT 25.12.15

Ambassadør forsvarer Danmark i smykkesag: Vi er ikke skurke TV2.dk 25.12.15 

Ambassadør svarer igen på kritik. Danmark betaler mere til flygtninge end Italien JP 24.12.15

Udtalelse fra Muslimernes Fællesråd

Glædelig jul - mit juleønske er, at den medmenneskelige straksopbremsning stopper Leder i Ekstrabladet 24.12.15

Khader undrer sig over smykkelov-forslag Tidende 24.12.15

Flertal af syriske flygtninge lever i ekstrem fattigdom DR 24.12.15

Præst i juleprædiken Lad os ikke forrå af politikerne Fyens.dk. 24.12.15

Jurister: Man kan ikke tage guldarmbånd fra bistandsklienter

Eksperter afviser regeringens påstand om, at asylansøgere blot sidestilles med kontanthjælpsmodtagere, når man vil beslaglægge værdigenstande fra flygtninge. Politiken 23.12.15

Naser Khader: Vi vil ikke konfiskere personlige smykker Interview i Kristeligt Dagblad 23.12.15

Regeringens guldrøveri er lige så ondskabsfuldt, som det lyder:

Enten aner Lars Løkke Rasmussen ikke, hvad der står i det lovforslag, som Inger Støjberg har fremlagt. Eller også taler han usandt. Politiken 22.12.15

Advokater: Det bliver "fantastisk dyrt" at konfiskere smykker Berlingske 22.12.15: Alt, hvad der eventuelt vil blive beslaglagt, kan efterprøves i retten. I sidste ende kan det betyde, at der kommer lige så mange sager som beslaglæggelser, lyder kritikken

Khader: Fingrene væk fra de smykker flygtninge har på Ekstrabladet 22.12.15

Rohde: Jeg vil ikke være med til at tage smykker fra flygtninge: Venstre-profilen Jens Rohde har valgt at skifte til Radikale Venstre. Venstres flygtninge-politik var dråben, der fik bægeret til at flyde over Ekstrabladet 20.12.15 - Danis MP quits party over asylum policies The Local December 20 2015

P1 Debat Skal vi konfiskere smykker og penge? 22.12.15

Bent Melchior: Vi er selv ude om nazisammenligning JP 18.12.15:

"Uforsigtig omgang med lovforslag risikerer at skade Danmarks omdømme, vurderer tidligere overrabbiner.

Danmark kan takke sig selv for, at lovforslaget om beslaglæggelse af værdigenstande for flygtninge nu nævnes sammen med nazisternes konfiskation af minoriteters værdier under Anden Verdenskrig.

Det mener tidligere overrabbiner Bent Melchior, som dog ikke synes, at sammenligningen er gangbar.

»Den holder selvfølgelig ikke. Men vi har en lille smule os selv at takke for, at man overhovedet kommer til at lave den sammenligning, for vi har håndteret lovkomplekset forkert,« forklarer han til Ritzau, og uddyber:

»Det var først, da man kom med sammenligningen, at man sagde, at det ikke gælder vielsesringe og andre ting med affektionsværdi. Det skulle man have sagt fra starten."

Støjberg: Det er rimeligt at tage smykker og penge fra flygtninge: Udlændinge- og integrationsministeren affejer udenlandsk kritik af, at flygtninge skal betale for deres ophold. DR 18.12.15

Courrier International 1.2.16

Réfugiés : l'Europe cherche toujours des solutions Toute L'Europe 1.2.16

TFF PressInfo 357: Denmark, Decency and Decay (1/4)

TFF PressInfo # 358 – Denmark, Decency and Decay (2/4)

TFF PressInfo 359: Why anti-refugee policies in Denmark? Part 3/4

TFF PressInfo # 360: Sweden, Denmark and refugees – still hope? Part 4/4

29.1.16 vedtog det portugisiske parlament enstemmigt en kraftig fordømmelse af L87 mht. konfiskation af værdier (2:13:40 inde i samlingen): 

Voto n.o 35/XIII/1.a, apresentado por Deputados da Comissão de Negócios Estrangeiros e Comunidades Portuguesas e outros, de Condenação pela aprovação de certas disposições sobre imigração e asilo pelo Parlamento do Reino da Dinamarca; 

RTP.pt 29.1.16: Parlamento unânime no "repúdio" à lei dinamarquesa para confisco de bens

"PS chama “com urgência” ao parlamento embaixador da Dinamarca em Portugal" Observador 28.1.16

Denmark’s stance no help to global refugee crisis - The Star Online

31.1.16

Why anti-refugee politics in Denmark Jan Öberg  Global Research 31.1.16

EDITORIAL: Scandinavia learns a hard lesson - Washington Times

31.1.16

Belgisk TV Canvas.be gør grin med Danmark.: Lego med hård grænsekontrol TV2 31.1.16

Danske bladtegnere: Løkke må finde sig i nazi-tegning – Ekstra Bladet 31.1.16

Denmark's Mixed Message For Refugees NCPR 31.1.16

Is Denmark as unwelcoming to refugees as the media and the government would have us believe? | The Post 30.1.16

Migrants: les récentes mesures de restrictions en Europe | Portail Menara.ma 30.1.16

L’étau se resserre sur les migrants et réfugiés - International - El Watan 30.1.16

Il nazismo danese, faccia sporca dell’egoismo europeo | Il Megafono 30.1.16

Jussi Adler Olsen: "Inizia l'era dell'egoismo, brutto segno per l'Europa" - Repubblica.it 19.6.15

Jussi Adler-Olsen: "Sì alla solidarietà, no all'idealismo. Nel Nord Europa siamo spaventati" - Repubblica.it 7.1.16

Refugees in Denmark face uncertain future, Kilmeny Duchardt reports from Copenhagen 720p 31.1.16

Kom med bag kulisserne: Sådan blev smykkeloven til - BT.dk 31.1.6

Ringenes lære - Berlingske.dk 30.1.16

This Week’s Editorial: Denmark, An International Scarecrow | The Post 30.1.16

Police in Denmark can now seize $1500 in valuables from asylum-seekers Oceansidepost 29.1.16

There is something rotten in the state of Denmark — FT.com 29.1.16

Denmark's harsh immigration law will end badly for everyone The Huffington Post 29.1.16

Germany confiscates more refugee valuables compared with Denmark New Europe 29.1.16:

States in Southern Germany confiscate more refugee valuables compared with Denmark, the Local Germany reported.

According to the Local, Germany has long established rules on confiscating refugees’ valuableswhich are stricter than those set out by the new Danish law. Matthias Höhn, chief whip for Die Linke (the Lefty Party) described the measure as “heartless.”

“Because refugees are denied legal ways into Europe, they become dependent on the dirty trade of smugglers – that means selling belongings and property for the expensive journey which comes at enormous risk to their lives,” Höhn told The Local and added. “Taking away their remaining money and last heirlooms is perhaps strictly legal, but it’s more than a bit heartless.”

This Week’s Editorial: Denmark, An International Scarecrow | The Post 30.1.16

Migrants: les récentes mesures de restrictions en Europe | Portail Menara.ma 30.1.16

L’étau se resserre sur les migrants et réfugiés - International - El Watan 30.1.16

Il nazismo danese, faccia sporca dell’egoismo europeo | Il Megafono 30.1.16

Police in Denmark can now seize $1500 in valuables from asylum-seekers Oceansidepost 29.1.16

Jussi Adler Olsen: "Inizia l'era dell'egoismo, brutto segno per l'Europa" - Repubblica.it 19.6.15

Jussi Adler-Olsen: "Sì alla solidarietà, no all'idealismo. Nel Nord Europa siamo spaventati" - Repubblica.it 7.1.16

Is Denmark as unwelcoming to refugees as the media and the government would have us believe? | The Post 30.1.16

This Week’s Editorial: Denmark, An International Scarecrow | The Post 30.1.16

Is Denmark as unwelcoming to refugees as the media and the government would have us believe?  | The Post 30.1.16

Europe pulls up drawbridges The Star 29.1.16

Western countries are going out of their way to deter desperate refugees, writes Shannon Ebrahim.

The image of an old, desperate refugee woman being stripped of her jewellery, watch, cash and any valuables by an officer of the state, conjures up images of World War II. But this is exactly what the State of Denmark has legislated this week it will do to refugees within its borders in 2016.

I profughi mettono in crisi il modello scandinavo Internazionale 29.1.16

There is something rotten in the state of Denmark — FT.com 29.1.16

Denmark's harsh immigration law will end badly for everyone The Huffington Post 29.1.16

There is something rotten in the state of Denmark — FT.com 29.1.16

A Dance to change Denmark's minds about refugees PBS News Hour 29.1.16

Denmark's harsh immigration law will end badly for everyone The Huffington Post 29.1.16

Denmark's Cruel New Law Gives Refugees Reason To Stay Away

29.1.16

Asylsmykkerne kan gå helt fri | Berlingske Politiko 29.1.16

Denmark approves migrant jewelry law Abruzzo.tv. 29.1.16

Refugee Law: Reactive Legislation From Denmark by Alastair Clarke Canada's online legal magazine 29.1.16

Lego Etnic De Deense greenscontrolepost van Lego Canvas.be  In Flemish but easy to understand

Germany confiscates more refugee valuables compared with Denmark New Europe 29.1.16:

States in Southern Germany confiscate more refugee valuables compared with Denmark, the Local Germany reported.

According to the Local, Germany has long established rules on confiscating refugees’ valuableswhich are stricter than those set out by the new Danish law. Matthias Höhn, chief whip for Die Linke (the Lefty Party) described the measure as “heartless.”

“Because refugees are denied legal ways into Europe, they become dependent on the dirty trade of smugglers – that means selling belongings and property for the expensive journey which comes at enormous risk to their lives,” Höhn told The Local and added. “Taking away their remaining money and last heirlooms is perhaps strictly legal, but it’s more than a bit heartless.”

Mastrovincenzo, clima ostile profughi Ansa.it 29.1.16

Presidente Consiglio: decisioni alcuni governi europei aberranti :

"Quanto deciso dai governi di Olanda, Svezia, Finlandia, Danimarca nei confronti dei profughi - rileva Mastrovincezo - è aberrante. Si è alzato un clima di ostilità verso gli stranieri legittimando, di fatto, sentimenti xenofobi. C'è una dilagante riscossa di egoismi nazionali e un'incapacità dell'Europa di tenerli sotto controllo".

Kelly McParland: The refugee crisis is shredding the cords that bind Europe National Post 29.1.16

Some in Europe starting to pull back the welcome mat The Orange County Register 29.1.16

European nations slap new restrictions on migrants AFP 29.1.16

Flygtninge er en gave til konkurrencestaten Berlingske 29.1.16

Frode Gryttens «smykkelov»-dikt til utlandet - NRK Kultur og underholdning - Nyheter og aktuelt stoff 29.1.16

Britisk migrantforsker: Danmark har mistet hjertet | Videnskab.dk 29.1.16

Denmark Determined to Brand Itself as Country Least Attractive to Refugees NPQ 29.1.16

Pro-refugee parties up in shock Danish poll EUObserver 29.1.16

Denmark Determined to Brand Itself as Country Least Attractive to Refugees NPQ 29.1.16

Denmark’s Hardline on Refugees: The New Danish Immigration Law Global Research.Ca 29.1.16

Danemark: Dépossession des réfugiés, pas de train doré Café Babel 29.1.16

Editorial: Exclusion The Statesman 29.1.16

How not to welcome refugees Beta Dailytime 29.1.16

Lego Etnic De ideale Wereld De Deense greenscontrolepost van Lego Canvas.be 

In Flemish but easy to understand

Oxfam Italia:

La Danimarca confischerà i beni dei profughi, Oxfam reagisce: «Provvedimento inaccettabile» di Gianluca Testa Corriere della Sera 28.1.16

Danish ambassador fires back at critics of country’s immigration policies | The Post 28.1.16

Nazi Jibes Rile Denmark's Vocal Defender of Other Cartoons - Bloomberg Business 28.1.16

EDITORIAL: Denmark’s callousness | Asia News Network - 28.1.16

DANISH PARLIAMENT APPROVES CONTROVERSIAL MIGRANT BILL, Newsweek Pakistan 28.1.16

Confiscation des biens, expulsions par charters: Pourquoi le Danemark et la Suède se raidissent face aux migrants ? 20minutes.fr 28.1.16:

"On ne peut plus appeler cela une politique « d’accueil », mais plutôt de dissuasion : la Suède et le Danemark ne veulent plus de migrants chez eux. Un retournement de situation brutal pour ces « terres promises » scandinaves qui avaient jusque-là accueilli un grand nombre de réfugiés. Mais depuis quelques mois, des contrôles systématiques ont été instaurés aux frontières, le Danemark a voté ce mardi la loi sur la confiscation des biens des migrants et la Suède a annoncé ce mercredi vouloir expulser 80.000 migrants."

The confiscation of assets from asylum seekers in Denmark: Only a symbolic tip of the iceberg» asylum corner 28.1.16

Refugee Law: Reactive Legislation from Denmark – Slaw

28.1.16

PS chama “com urgência” ao parlamento embaixador da Dinamarca em Portugal observador 28.1.16

Denmark's far right party argues migrants should help pay for their stay Npr.com 28.1.16

En ringslutning Berlingske 28.1.16

Parlamento condena “precedente chocante” aberto pela Dinamarca Observador 28.1.16

Denmark confiscating refugees’ valuables, making them equal 

to Danes' - MEP RT 28.1.16

Denmark approves bill to seize valuables from refugees the Indian Republic 28.1.16

Danish Asylum System is Shocking - The Zimbabwean 28.1.16

London: Jewellery dumped at Danish embassy in protest against migrant 'anti-valuables' law IBTimes 28.1.16

Danish PM counts on popular support in tackling refugees | World news | The Guardian 28.1.16

'From hero to villain': Denmark comes to terms with outcry over refugee law | World news | The Guardian 28.1.16

Spokesman for UN chief Ban Ki-moon criticised the decision, saying refugees deserved compassion. 26.1.16 briefing

Spokesman: (...)  On the issue of the Danish Parliament, we've obviously seen the reports at its… of this law.  I think what… our reaction would be that, I think people who have suffered tremendously, who have escaped war and conflict, who have literally walked hundreds, if not thousands, of… hundreds of kilometres, if not more, and put their lives at risk by crossing the Mediterranean, should be treated with compassion and respect and within their full rights as refugees, as called by the 1951 Convention. (...)"

post.doc. Salvo Nicolosi fra Human Rights Centre Ghent Belgien:

Beni confiscati ai profughi, "l'Ue può fare ben poco contro la Danimarca" Redattoresociale.it 28.1.16

L'analisi di Salvo Nicolosi, ricercatore in International Human Rights Law all’Università di Ghent: "L’Ue ha uno strumento, la Direttiva accoglienza. Il problema è che la Danimarca ha scelto di restare fuori dalla politica di asilo europea. Una procedura di infrazione non è pertanto realistica"

Info: Forbeholdet beskytter imidlertid ikke Danmark, når der er mistanke om overtrædelse af menneskerettighedskonventionen, fortæller kilder til Information 28.1.16.

Uklar skæbne for konfiskerede smykker | Berlingske Business 28.1.16

Sweden and Denmark are not all warm welcomes and cuddly politics The Guardian 28.1.16

Danish PM counts on popular support in tackling refugees The Guardian 28.1.16

Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s tough stance has faced international criticism but opinion polls show he is backed in his own country 

Le Danemark s'en prend aux réfugiés, Ai Weiwei ferme une expo pour protester Focus Vif.be 28.1.16

A Dansh Politician explains why it is ok to take valuables from refugees The Washington Post 27.1.16'

Smykketyvene - Flyktningkrisen i Europa - VG 27.1.16

Eksperter: Smykkelov er »noget møg« for danske virksomheder - Berlingske.dk 27.1.16

Even social democrats vote favour Danish "Jewelry" Law Euractiv 27.1.16

70 Danish Parliament Members skip refugee Vote Dailycampus 27.1.16

Smykketyvene - Flyktningkrisen i Europa - VG 27.1.16

Eksperter: Smykkelov er »noget møg« for danske virksomheder - Berlingske.dk 27.1.16

UN: concerns over Denmark's seizing of migrant assets Daily Mail

Denmark Adopts Reforms Allowing Authorities To Seize Valuables From Refugees The Huffington Post 27.1.16

Danemark: les populistes promettent d'autres mesures anti-immigration AFP 27.1.16

Sofie Gråbøl: ‘I want to feel proud of Denmark, but it’s not easy' The Guardian 27.1.16

En colère contre une loi sur l'immigration, l'artiste Ai Weiwei prive le Danemark de son expo Télérama 27.1.16

According to John O'Brennan, a professor of European politics at Ireland's Maynooth University, Denmark's refugee policies are unnecessarily strict, and evoke images of Nazi Germany. Read more 27.1.16:

"This is loaded with symbolism. Given the terrible history in Europe, in close proximity to Denmark, actually, we understand all the symbolism connected to engaging in this way with people who are really poor," O'Brennan told Sputnik.

Read more: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20160127/1033797478/denmark-refugees-final-solution.html#ixzz3yiUjxleY

.com/europe/20160127/1033797478/denmark-refugees-final-solution.html#ixzz3yiUjxleY

- Denmark immigration law: A sign of things to come? Al-Jazeera 27.1.16 Presenter: Peter Dobbie

Danemark: les populistes promettent d'autres mesures anti-immigration La Croix 27.1.16

Danimarca. È legge la confisca dei beni ai profughi - Diritti Globali 3.0Diritti Globali 3.0 | il sito di SocietàINformazione Onlus e del Rapporto sui diritti globali 27.1.16

Le Danemark veut freiner la venue des migrants CCTV 27.1.16

Le Danemark promet d'autres mesures anti-immigration 

Critiqué après le vote d'une réforme du droit d'asile jugée particulièrement restrictive, le Danemark n'a pourtant pas fini de dérouler son programme d'austérité migratoire, a averti mercredi l'influent parti anti-immigration Dansk Folkeparti (DF). 7sur7 27.1.16

We asked refugees in Denmark to show us there most valuable possessions Vice Denmark 27.1.16

Keine Kompromisse – so geht Integration Welt.de 27.1.16

Wer beim Sprachkurs fehlt, kriegt weniger Geld. Wer keinen Job findet, darf die Stadt drei Jahre nicht verlassen. Dänemark verlangt viel von Flüchtlingen – aber gibt ihnen dann viel Geld. Ein Vorbild?

Danish MPs approve seizing valuables from refugees 27.1.16

Package of measures to deter asylum seekers passed, including confiscation of cash and valuables exceeding $1,450.

UN kritisieren Verschärfung der dänischen Asylgesetze Zeit Online 27.1.16

In Dänemark müssen Flüchtlinge jetzt ihre Habseligkeiten abgeben. UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon hat zu mehr Mitgefühl in der Flüchtlingspolitik aufgefordert.

Editorial: Le Danemark tel qu'on ne l'aime pas (Danmark som vi ikke kan lide det) La Libre 27.1.16

Danemark: "On part du préjugé que tous les demandeurs d'asile sont des fraudeurs" La Libre.be 27.1.16:

Ni l’indignation du Haut commissariat aux réfugiés des Nations unies, ni la comparaison avec les pratiques de l’Allemagne nazie, ni les voix dénonçant une violation des droits de l’homme n’auront eu raison de l’initiative danoise. Face aux nombreuses critiques, Copenhague soutient dur comme fer que sa nouvelle législation ne porte aucune atteinte aux textes internationaux. Pourtant, Emmanuelle Bribosia, professeure à l’Université libre de Bruxelles, spécialiste des droits de l’homme et de la politique d’asile de l’Union européenne, est formelle : "Cette loi est excessive et contraire aux droits fondamentaux".

Confisquer les biens des réfugiés 26-1-16 RTL, RTBF et France2

Le Danemark durcit son droit d'asile, malgré les critiques  Le Figaro 26.2016

Danemark: la réforme du droit d'asile adoptée à une écrasante majorité La Libre 26.1.16

Au Danemark, les biens réfugiés excédant 2068 $ seront saisis Radio Canada 26.1.16

Denmark approves controversial migrant assets bill BBC 26.1.16

Umgang mit Flüchtlingen: Dänemark verschärft seine Asylgesetze massiv Der Spiegel 26.1.16

Le Danemark adopte sa loi controversée sur le droit d'asile France 24 26.1.16

Spokesman for UN chief Ban Ki-moon criticised the decision, saying refugees deserved compassion. 26.1.16 briefing

Spokesman: (...)  On the issue of the Danish Parliament, we've obviously seen the reports at its… of this law.  I think what… our reaction would be that, I think people who have suffered tremendously, who have escaped war and conflict, who have literally walked hundreds, if not thousands, of… hundreds of kilometres, if not more, and put their lives at risk by crossing the Mediterranean, should be treated with compassion and respect and within their full rights as refugees, as called by the 1951 Convention. (...)"

Spokesman for UN chief Ban Ki-moon criticised the decision, saying refugees deserved compassion.

"People who have suffered tremendously, who have escaped war and conflict, who've literally walked hundreds of kilometres if not more and put their lives at risk by crossing the Mediterranean should be treated with compassion and respect, and within their full rights as refugees," said Stephane Dujarric. BBC 26.1.16

Danimarca. È legge la confisca dei beni ai profughi - Diritti Globali 3.0Diritti Globali 3.0 | il sito di SocietàINformazione Onlus e del Rapporto sui diritti globali 27.1.16

Ai Weiwei Closes Exhibit in Protest at Denmark’s Migrant Rules Time 27.1.16

Danemark, Suisse, Allemagne : la confiscation des biens des migrants s’étend en Europe Le Monde 26.1.16

Migranti, Danimarca approva confisca di beni oltre i 1.350 euro ai richiedenti asilo. Onu: "Trattate i rifugiati con rispetto" - Il Fatto Quotidiano 26.1.16

Confisquer les biens des immigrants. Danemark persiste et signe Marianne.net 26.1.16

Migranti, Danimarca approva confisca di beni oltre i 1.350 euro ai richiedenti asilo. Onu: “Trattate i rifugiati con rispetto” Il Fatoo Quotidiano 26.1.16

Louis Michel MEP explique sa colère au Parlement européen le 25 janvier à la réunion du comité LIBE Le Soir 27.1.16:

Le plus terrible, est qu’on fiche nos valeurs en l’air pour une mesure dérisoire en termes d’apport ! Je rappelle que confisquer des biens personnels, cela a existé dans la période la plus sordide de notre histoire ! On ne va pas assister à cela comme des veaux, quand même ! 

Confisquer les biens des réfugiés: la colère de Louis Michel 26-1-16 RTL et RTBF

Cartoons The Guardian and The Independent 26.1.16

Steve Bell on Denmark seizing refugees assets The Guardian 26.1.16 

Denmark approves controversial refugee bill allowing police to seize asylum seekers' cash and valuables The Independent

Danish MPs approve seizing valuables from refugees Al-Jazeera 26.1.16

Denmark Passes Tough Immigration Law To Seize Assets Of Refugees The Huffington Post 26.1.16

Denmark approves controversial refugee bill allowing police to seize asylum seekers' cash and valuables The Independent 26.1.16

Asylrechtsvershärfung in Dänemark taz.de 26.1.16

Dänemarks Knallhart-Gesetz gegen Flüchtlinge Bild 26.1.16

Denmark Passes Law to Seize Migrants’ Valuables at the Border NYMAG.com 26.1.16:

"The legislation also extends family reunification — that is, the amount of time that must elapse before a refugee can apply for family members to join him or her in Denmark — from one year to three. John Dalhuisen, a director of Amnesty International, called the law "mean-spirited," tellingCNN, "To prolong the suffering of vulnerable people who have been ripped apart from their families is just plain wrong." But the right-wing Danish People's Party, which supported the bill, said they hope it begins a "chain reaction" to "tighten the rules" throughout Europe."

En grimhedskonkurrence skriver den luxemburgske avis: Le Quotidien om L87 - "Encarts publiés dans la presse arabophone, resserrement des conditions de séjour, baisse des prestations: pour ses contempteurs, Copenhague se livre à un «concours de laideur» destiné à rendre le pays le moins attractif possible aux yeux des prétendants à l’asile." Le Danemark adopte sa réforme du droit d’asile 26.1.30

Foreign media about the controversial law DR 26.1.16

Kofi Annan on Facebook:

"I am worried by the new refugee law before the Danish Parliament today. It is in sharp contrast with Denmark’s humanitarian and social traditions, and highlights a worrying trend in European politics: An issue that should have helped Europe to rally together in solidarity to forge a common approach is regretfully having the opposite effect."

Denmark adopts controversial law to seize asylum seekers' valuables CNN 26.1.16

Migranti, Danimarca approva confisca di beni oltre i 1.350 euro ai richiedenti asilo. Onu: "Trattate i rifugiati con rispetto" - Il Fatto Quotidiano 26.1.16

Denmark passes controversial bill to seize assets and valuables from refugees The Washington Post 26.1.16

Danish Parliament adopts highly-criticised asylum austerity measures CPH Post 26.1.16

The authorities will now be able to confiscate refugees’ valuables and family reunifications will only be possible after three years 

Denmark to vote on controversial bill to seize asylum seekers' valuables CNN 26.1.16

Denmark to vote on migrant 'jewelry bill' kspr 26.1.16

Denmark bill proposes to take jewelry from refugees FoxCarolina 26.1.16

Denmark to vote on controversial bill to seize asylum seekers' valuables CNN 26.1.16

Louis Michel rouge de rage pratiquement éjecté du parlement ...

Le Vif 26.1.16

Mon commentaire: Louis Michel a raison de s'enrager du "débat" hier. Les 2 ministres danois n'ont p.ex. pas informé le comité LIBE que la nouvelle loi L87 risque de violer les conventions des droits de l'homme en ce qui concerne la réunification de famille. Ce que la ministre de l'intégration a répété plusieurs fois: on se trouve au limites des conventions:

"Vi er ude ved grænsen nu. Der er risiko for, at der bliver rejst sager mod Danmark, men dem må vi tage. Jeg kan ikke love, at de stramninger, der vedtages i januar, bliver de sidste, siger hun. " Jyllandsposten 29.12.16

Migrants : la loi controversée du Danemark met le feu à Bruxelles

Ouest France 26.1.16

Le Danemark va pouvoir confisquer les biens des migrants L'OBS 26.1.16

Le Danemark durcit son droit d'asile, malgré les critiques

Le Figaro 26.1.16

Danish MPs to vote on seizing valuables from refugees

Bill, which is expected to be passed, would allow confiscation of cash and valuables exceeding $1,450 to pay for refuge. 

Al Jazeera 26.1.16

Denmark votes on controversial reforms forcing migrants to hand over valuables to pay for benefits and delaying family reunifications by two years Daily Mail 26.1.16

Denmark's daylight robbery of refugees DW 26.1.16 Denmark is defying international outrage and pressing ahead with plans to force refugees to hand over valuables in return for providing sanctuary. Trine Villemann reports from Copenhagen

Denmark refugee bill: Politicians to vote on law allowing police to seize asylum seekers' cash and valuables The Independent 26.1.16

Schengen futuro a rischio Radio Popolare 26.1.16

In questo clima da Risorgimento, la Danimarca approva oggi una contestatissima legge sull’asilo dove saranno confiscati gioielli e beni mobili ai richiedenti asilo per contribuire alle loro spese di soggiorno. Il ricongiungimento familiare sarà impossibile per i primi tre anni di permanenza a Copenhagen. Difficile in questo clima capire da dove si può ripartire per salvare l’Europa. 

Réfugiés: le Danemark est en train de durcir sa politique d'accueil 

RFI 26.1.16

Migrants: le Danemark adopte sa réforme du droit d'asile malgré les critiques

Denmark’s refugee asset grab

MEPs set to back controversial plans to seize valuable — but critics claims it’s all a show to deter migrants from heading north. Politico 26.1.16

Danish parliament to vote on seizing valuables from refugees

Despite widespread condemnation, MPs are expected to vote in favour of controversial reforms including a delay on family reunifications The Gardian 26.1.16

Denmark migrate bill would discourage refugees

Denmark debates refugees law CNN 26.1.15

Denmark to vote on controversial migrant assets bill BBC 26.1.16

Denmark to vote on bill to allow seizure of refugee valuables Euronews 26.1.15

GUE/NGL MEPs condemn Denmark’s proposal to delay family reunification and seize assets from refugees - GUE/NGL - Another Europe is possible 25.1.16

Denmark's daylight robbery of refugees DW 25.1.16

“Schengen è salvo”. “No, sta per saltare”. Profughi, Paesi Ue chiedono controlli alle frontiere, contrarie Italia e Grecia

Il Fatto Quotidiano 25.1.16

Sequestro beni migranti, Danimarca: "Chi può dovrà contribuire al proprio mantenimento" La Repubblica 25.1.16

Denmark mulls public auction to sell refugee valuables 25. JAN 2016 EUOBSERVER: MEPs in a debate with Denmark's foreign minister and minister for migration remain largely unconvinced by a new Danish bill to seize assets from refugees. (..) Denmark may set up a public auction to sell valuables seized by police from refugees, noting there is likely a national market for gold and jewelry. 

Denmark to vote on seizing refugees' money, valuables 

The bill is expected to pass as opponents say the seizure of money and valuables is not the most alarming part of it. Al Jazeera 25.1.16

Denmark mulls public auction to sell refugees' valuables EU Observer 25.1.16

Dänemark verteidigte umstrittene Asylgesetz-Pläne als "fair" Südtirol News 25.1.16

Regierung verteidigt geplante Pfändung von Flüchtlingseigentum

Deutschlandfunk 25.1.16

Eklat in Brüssel: Ehemaliger belgischer Außenminister bezeichnet dänischen Rapport als Skandal Der Nordschleswiger 25.1.16

Denmark to vote on seizing refugees' money, valuables 

The bill is expected to pass as opponents say the seizure of money and valuables is not the most alarming part of it. Al Jazeera 25.1.16

Dänemark verteidigte umstrittene Asylgesetz-Pläne als "fair" Südtirol News 25.1.16

Regierung verteidigt geplante Pfändung von Flüchtlingseigentum

Deutschlandfunk 25.1.16

Eklat in Brüssel: Ehemaliger belgischer Außenminister bezeichnet dänischen Rapport als Skandal Der Nordschleswiger 25.1.16

Denmark says plan to seize refugee cash makes them 'equal' to Danish citizens The Independent 25.1.16

Refugee crisis: Denmark “punishes people already here” to deter future asylum seekers Euronews 25.1.16

GUE/NGL MEPs condemn Denmark’s proposal to delay family reunification and seize assets from refugees GUE/NGL 25.1.16

Les Danois expliquent leurs mesures controversées sous les critiques des eurodéputés le soir 25.1.16

Inger STØJBERG, Danish Minister for Immigration, Integration and Housing 25.1.16

Denmark faces down EU criticism on seizure of refugee valuables

Gulan Media 25.1.16

Inside story: Is Denmark's plan to curb the refugee rights justified? Al Jazeera 24.1.16

Confisca dei beni dei rifugiati, la Germania segue l’esempio della Danimarca EUNews.it 22.1.16

Danimarca tira diritto: confischerà beni ai profughi 22.1.16 all news24.eu

Det italienske parti Lega Nord bakker om om konfiskation af flygtninges værdier 22.1.16

I profughi, le leggi danesi, la crisi di Schengen e la letteratura. Intervista a Björn Larsson Gazetta del SUD 22.1.16

Migrants: le Danemark inflexible pousse les feux de la réforme

RTL.be. 21.1.16

Au Danemark, la confiscation des biens des réfugiés se précise 

RFI 21.1.16

Denmark urged to reject 'cruel' refugee laws - Al Jazeera ...

21.1.16

Le Danemark déterminé à appliquer la confiscation des biens des réfugiés, malgré les critiques Le Vif 21.1.16

Réfugiés: le Danemark réformera le droit d'asile malgré les critiques L'Express 21.1.16

L'Allemagne confisque aussi les biens des réfugiés 7sur7 21.1.16

Migrants: le Danemark déterminé à réformer le droit d’asile 21.1.16

Réfugiés: Copenhague sous le feu de la critique Le Temps 21.1.16

No, Denmark is not an intolerant country blog Times of India 21.1.16

Discord over tightening refugee benefit Handelsblatt 19.1.16

En Europe, éducation ne rime pas avec emploi pour les réfugiés syriens Geopolis 18.1.16

Hardlinerin der dänischen Asylpolitik  Deutschland Rundfunk 18.1.16

Switzerland seizing assets from refugees to cover costs The Guardian 15.1.16

Swiss govt denies report that it's fleecing refugees CNSNEWS 15.1.16: But a spokeswoman for the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration said the rule was neither new nor disproportionate.

"There's an article that's been in our asylum law for more than 20 years ... that if asylum seekers arrive in Switzerland, any assets above 1,000 Swiss francs ($996) can be taken off them," Lea Wertheimer said.

The measure affected just 112 out of 45,000 refugees last year, and generated 210,000 francs.

"Most asylum-seekers are penniless," she told The Associated Press, adding that jewelry and other personal items aren't taken away.

"The idea is that they can contribute in this way to the costs they generate in Switzerland," Wertheimer said.

Swiss, like Danes, seize assets from refugees to recoup costs

Euractiv.com 15.1.16

Denmark: We won't be taking refugees' jewelry CNN 15.1.16:

Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Danish MP and Senior Political Spokesman for the Liberal Party, defends a controversial -- and he says misunderstood -- proposed law.

Kinesiske medier var de første til at fortælle om brevet fra Europarådets menneskerettighedskommisær til integrationsministeren:

Xinhua 16.1.16: Council of Europe calls on Denmark to reconsider tough stance on migrants

Sina 15.1.16: Council of Europe calls on Denmark to reconsider tough stance on migrants

New China 16.1.16: Council of Europe calls on Denmark to reconsider tough stance on migrants

China.org.cn 16.1.16:

Council of Europe calls on Denmark to reconsider tough stance on migrants

Channels New Asia 15.1.16: European rights body 'deeply concerned' at Danish migrant rule reforms 

Kritik fra Belgiens indenrigsminister Jan Jambon, N-VA (et nationalistisk, pro-europæisk flamsk parti, der er med i den føderale regering. N-VAs formand, Bart De Wever, er borgmester i Antwerpen. 

Jan Jambon siger i et interview i De Morgen 16.1.16, at det er en dum idé at tage værdier fra flygtninge. Og at der aldrig kommer danske tilstande med N-VA i Belgien.

Deredactie.be 16.1.16:

N-VA har allerede fremsat skrappe foranstaltninger mht. indvandringspolitik. "Vi vil ikke rulle pigtråd ud ved grænserne eller kontrollere bagage for at få fat i penge. Man skal være en smule menneskelig," understreger Jan Jambon. 

Du kan læse her om N-VAs ønske om at ændre Genève-konventionen.

Le Danemark se distingue pour dissuader les demandeurs d’asile. A l’image de la Suisse Le Temps 15.1.16: "Nos deux petits pays, au drapeau presque identique, n’ont de leçon démocratique à recevoir de personne. Il est pourtant piquant d’observer ces Etats s’illustrer l’un et l’autre dans la remise en question du droit international. En Suisse, on dénonce la soi-disant mainmise des juges européens. Au Danemark, on voudrait réviser la Convention de Genève sur les réfugiés. Les signaux d’une même régression."

Vil frata flyktninger verdisaker - NRK Norge - Oversikt over nyheter fra ulike deler av landet 15.1.16:

Hvis du har verdier, penger, en formue når du kommer til Norge og søker asyl, er det rimelig at du selv er med på å dekke kostnader. Slik som sosialhjelp fungerer i dag, sier Støre. 

Han mener det ikke trengs noen lovendring.

– Det gjøres slike vurderinger. Hvis du har store biler, en campingvogn, kan man stille spørsmål om man ikke bør veksle noe av disse verdiene inn. Hvis du har formue over 5.000 kroner, kan det spørsmålet komme opp. Det de gjør i Danmark er å lage en lov som virker skremmende. De skal beslaglegge og konfiskere verdier. Det hører ikke noe sted hjemme, sier Støre, men legger til at han er enig i prinsippet.

Smæk til Støjberg fra svensk statsminister avisen.dk 14.1.16

Hverken i Sverige eller Norge kunne man drømme om at tage værdigenstande fra de syriske og afghanske flygtninge, understregede de socialdemokratiske partiledere Stefan Löfven fra Sverige og Jonas Gahr Støhre fra Norge i dag i Stockholm.

Denmark Moves to Require Refugees to Hand Over Valuables NYT 13.1.16

Denmark Considers Seizing Valuables From Migrants WSJ 13.1.16

UN refugee agency condemns plan to make asylum seekers pay in part for their stay

Migrant crisis: Denmark MPs consider seizing valuables BBC 13.1.16

Denmark debates defences against asylum seekers 

Euronews 13.1.16

EU holder øje med omstridt dansk asyllov DR 13.1.16

Se svar fra Kommissionens første næstformand Franz Timmermanns  13:10 minutter inde i videoen

Denmark to force refugees to give up valuables under proposed asylum law The Guardian 12.1.16

Les danois vont-ils désormais confisquer les biens des migrants ? Europe1 12.1.16 - Journalisten siger en fejl, at der er kommet 20 000 flygtninge til Danmark i løbet af de sidste måneder. Det korrekte er "hele 2015". Her kan man se tallene side 5. 

Face à l'afflux de réfugiés, le Danemark durcit sa politique. Le Parlement entend autoriser les policiers à confisquer l'argent des réfugiés qui arrivent dans le pays. bfmtv 13.1.16

Europe. Le Danemark prévoit bien de confisquer les bijoux des migrants Courrier International 13.1.15

Copenhagen (AFP) - Denmark's parliament was on Wednesday to begin debating a controversial plan to seize refugees' valuables, with the bill widely expected to pass a January 26 vote after being backed by a majority of lawmakers. AFP 13.1.16

Refugee crisis

Danish parliament to approve seizure of valuables from asylum seekers Homeland Security News Wire 13.1.16

Denmark could start seizing jewellery from Syrian refugees to fund their health care from next month Mirror 13.1.16

Danish MPs land overwhelming support for bill stripping refugees of cash, valuables for asylum RT 13.1.16

Denmark may be about to seize valuables from refugees to fund their health care The Mirror 13.1.16

Danimarca, beni di valore sequestrati ai migranti per pagare le spese di accoglienza. Accordo governo-opposizione Huffington Post 12.1.16: "Il provvedimento ha sollevato un'ondata di critiche ed è stata da più parti bollata come xenofoba e che, secondo alcuni, ricorda il sequestro praticato dai nazisti sugli ebrei deportati nei lager."

Oversigt over artikler i italiensk presse 

Rai News 13.1.16:

BENI DEI PROFUGHI

13/01/2016 03:49

Confiscare i beni dei profughi per finanziare il loro soggiorno. I beni sequestrati serviranno a pagare le spese di accoglienza e il soggiorno.Questa la legge annunciata dal governo danese. Copenhagen dice di aver raccolto un numero sufficiente di voti per far passare in Parlamento la controversa misura. Dai beni di valore che verranno sottratti sono escluse le fedi nuziali. "Il governo, i Social Democratici, il Partito del Popolo, l'Alleanza Liberale hanno concordato i necessari emendamenti per quanto riguarda i valori da sequestrare" si legge in una dichiarazione del governo.

Nouvelle année, nouvelles difficultés pour les réfugiés Irinnews 12.1.16

Accord au Danemark sur la confiscation des biens des migrants 7sur7 12.1.16

Danemark: accord sur la confiscation des biens des réfugiés Le Vif 12.1.16

Refugees in Denmark face seizure of valuables Financial Times 12.1.16

Denmark to force refugees to give up valuables under proposed asylum law The Guardian 12.1.16

Eisiges Willkommen

Dänemark Unter dem Einfluss der Rechtspopulisten hat das einst liberale Land die härteste Asyl- politik Europas eingeführt. Immer schärfere Maßnahmen sollen Flüchtlinge abschrecken. Der Spiegel 12.1.16 

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Danemark: Le parlement examine la loi qui veut confisquer les biens des migrants 12.1.16

Le Danemark envisage de confisquer les biens des réfugiés Euractiv 12.1.15

Denmark, under fire, ups limit of valuables that refugees can keep

Daily Star Lebanon January 8 2016

The Guardian view on asylum in Europe: the closing north January 4th 2016

Flyktingar reser till Tyskland inför danska beslagshotet SN 1.1.16

Jan Öberg: Nej Lars Løkke 1.1.16

Dansk lovforslag sænker sig som en skygge over Europa Politiken 1.1.2016 oversættelse af den italienske historiker Adriano Prosperis artikel i La Repubblica 20.12.15

Denmark defends plans to strip migrants of their jewellery and valuables after comparisons to Nazi Germany, saying: 'You must pay for yourself before you get benefits' Daily Mail december 21 2015

Se in Danimarca tramonta l’Europa 20.12.15

La police danoise s’oppose à la confiscation des bijoux des réfugiés Slate.fr Décembre 23 2015

Kapitulation vor rechtem Populismus Frankfurter Rundschau 22.12.15

"Ich bin nicht Polizist geworden, um Flüchtlingen ihr Eigentum zu rauben!" Suddeutsche Zeitung Dezember 22 2015

"A measure which brings back memories of the darkest moments of Europe" : Intervento del Presidente Mattarella alla Cerimonia per lo scambio degli auguri di fine anno con i Rappresentanti delle Istituzioni, delle Forze politiche e della Società civile Dicembre 22 2015:

"Infine, a fronte dei tanti bambini morti in mare, giorno dopo giorno, assume un sapore crudelmente beffardo ferire la dignità stessa dei migranti, prevedendo addirittura di spogliarli dei beni che sono riusciti a salvare nella fuga dalle tribolazioni nei paesi natali, come si propone di fare un paese dell'Unione. Una misura che riconduce alla memoria i momenti più oscuri dell'Europa." (Video 8:29)

Italiensk præsident kritiserer dansk smykkelov Politiken 22.12.15:

»I betragtning af de mange børn, der dag efter dag lider druknedøden, virker det groft kynisk at såre flygtninge på deres egen værdighed og ligefrem fratage dem de ejendele, det er lykkedes dem at redde med sig under flugten fra trængslerne i hjemlandene, sådan som man nu har tænkt sig at gøre det i et af EU’s medlemslande«.

Confisquer les bijoux des migrants, une "question de principe" pour un parti populiste danois France 24 Décembre 21 2015

"I vostri gioelli per il welfare:" il ricatto danese ai migranti La Repubblica Dicembre 19 2015

"La proposta shock del governo di destra sarà discussa in Parlamento. Ma è già polemica internazionale. Il premier: “Esagerano a paragonarci ai nazisti”. La polizia dovrebbe perquisire ogni nuovo arrivato"

$430 fortune? Denmark defends plans to seize migrants’ cash & jewelry

RT 19.12.15

Danimarca, la proposta di legge: «Sequestrare gioielli ai migranti»

"La norma, che dovrebbe essere approvata nel mese di gennaio, prevede che la polizia possa perquisire i migranti che arrivano nel Paese e sequestrare soldi e oggetti preziosi per «coprire la spese» della loro permanenza sul suolo danese" La Corriere della Sera Dicembre 18 2015

Støjberg om nazi-kritik: Det er kun rimeligt at tage smykker fra flygtninge Store internationale medier drager paralleller mellem Danmarks flygtningepolitik og Nazityskland. Berlingske 18.12.2015

Calling the Danes Nazis is ‘nonsense’ The Local December 18 2015

Denmark's government wants to seize valuables from Syrian refugees  VOX December 18 2015:

Obviously there is no equivalence to be drawn between Denmark's proposed policy and the Nazi seizures. But it's nonetheless a strikingly cruel measure to inflict upon a population of poor men, women, and children fleeing death and chaos in their home country.

Channel 4 December 18 2015:

A Danish government spokesman said: "The Danish Immigration Service shall ensure that asylum seekers receive the necessary support while their asylum applications are being considered. The support includes basic maintenance, health care and accommodation."

"The bill presented on 10 December 2015 provides the Danish authorities with the power to search clothes and luggage of asylum seekers – and other migrants without a permit to stay in Denmark – with a view to finding assets which may cover the expenses mentioned above.

"It is explicitly mentioned in the bill before Parliament that the new rule on seizure will only apply to assets of a considerable value. Thus, foreigners will always be able to keep assets which are necessary to maintain a modest standard of living, eg watches and mobile phones.

"Furthermore, assets which have a certain personal, sentimental value to a foreigner will not, as a main rule, be seized unless they have considerable value. The proposed rule aplies also to refugees already in the country."

She said the new policy "follows from current rules that an asylum seeker, who brings sufficient means to take care of him- or herself, should not also receive support from the Immigration Service".

In Danimarca la legge che rapina i rapinati Il Foglio 18.12.15

Confisquer les bijoux des migrants, une "question de principe" 7sur7 

Décembre 18 2015

Pour financer leur accueil, le Danemark veut confisque les bijoux des migrants TF1 Décembre 18 2012

Migrants : le Danemark veut confisquer les bijoux des réfugiés pour financer l'accueil Le Parisien Décembre 18 2015

Flüchtlinge sollen Beitrag leisten

Dänemark beharrt auf Konfiskationen N-TV.de  Dezember 18 2015

"Die Pläne hatten international für Empörung gesorgt, insbesondere in den USA. Die "Washington Post" hatte am Donnerstag einen Vergleich zu Nazi-Deutschland gezogen, als Gold und andere Wertsachen von Juden konfisziert worden waren. Schmuck von Flüchtlingen zu beschlagnahmen, habe "in Europa eine besonders bittere Konnotation", urteilte die Zeitung."

Denmark wants to seize jewelry and cash from refugees The Washington Post December 18 2015

Le Danemark envisage de confisquer bijoux et argent des réfugiés La Libre Décembre 18 2015

La confiscation des bijoux des migrants fait scandale

DANEMARK — Le gouvernement a défendu vendredi son projet controversé de réquisitionner les objets de valeur des réfugiés pour financer leur accueil.

Le matin.ch 18 Décembre 2015

Le Danemark fait scandale en voulant confisquer les bijoux des migrants

Huffington Post Décembre 18 2015

Le Danemark veut confisquer les bijoux et l'argent des réfugiés Le Figaro Décembre 18 2015

Le Danemark veut saisir les bijoux des réfugiés pour financer leur hébergement L'Express Décembre 18 2015

Denmark May Take Jewelry and Valuables From Refugees Time December 17 2015

Denmark wants to take Jewelry from Syrian 

Refugees The Daily Beast December 16

A New Low: Stealing Family Heirlooms in Exchange for Protection

Huffington Post December 16 2015

Syrians selling off jewelry to survive The Daily Star 13.1.2012

Syrie : à Alep, l'or est la dernière valeur refuge Le Point April first 2013: Démunies depuis le début de la guerre, des milliers de familles sont contraintes de vendre leurs bijoux pour survivre. Le prix de l'or ne cesse de grimper.