Change in the asylum law to help hundreds of refugees

The Justice Ministry is proposing short-term residence permits to assist the many asylum-seekers coming to Denmark

The growing number of asylum-seekers has prompted the Danish government to take action and propose an amendment to the Danish law on asylum system, explained the Justice Ministry in a press release.

As soon as the change comes into effect, people fleeing from a civil war, or in similar circumstances, will be able to get a special, time-limited residence permit in Denmark. 

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Historically high influx of refugees
The number of asylum-seekers in Denmark has recently risen to a historically high level. 

While at the beginning of the year, authorities recorded a decrease in asylum applications, during the past few months there has been an explosion of refugees coming to Denmark.

In August alone, 1,135 people applied for asylum in the country.

READ MORE: Highest number of asylum seekers in over a decade

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War refugees looking for protection
Most of the refugees are coming from civil war-tormented Syria, asking for protection.  

The vast majority of them are not individually persecuted. 

In total, 602 refugees were granted a residence permit in August.

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