Controversy arises over citizenship criteria based on ‘right values’

Zenia Stampe (Radikale Venstre): “Rarely have I seen something as totalitarian and amateurish”. Birk Olesen (Liberal Alliance) backs his colleague: “Unlimited tolerance will lead to tolerance disappearing”.

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Bernardo Basilici Menini

Nov 1, 2024

As expected, the proposal from the Liberal Alliance to grant citizenship in Denmark only to people with the “right values” triggered a debate, both on social media and outside of it. Alex Vanopslagh, a member of the party, stated yesterday, “I think it is extremely natural that—when you are granted citizenship—it is a requirement that […]

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