@article{ART003168372},
author={Chang-Rhyong OH},
title={The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals},
journal={Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea},
issn={1229-8646},
year={2024},
number={34},
pages={43-67}
TY - JOUR
AU - Chang-Rhyong OH
TI - The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals
JO - Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea
PY - 2024
VL - null
IS - 34
PB - The Scandinavian Society of Korea
SP - 43
EP - 67
SN - 1229-8646
AB - This study examines the shift in the Danish Social Democratic Party's refugee policies and analyzes the impact of Denmark's hardline approach on Europe and the international community. Led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the party supported the conservative government's introduction of the "Jewelry Law" and, after taking office, implemented refugee control policies rooted in anti-immigration sentiment, including the forced repatriation of Syrian refugees and the outsourcing of refugee processing. While these measures led to short-term outcomes like a reduction in refugee inflows, they also triggered controversies over alleged violations of international law and human rights. The outsourcing of refugee responsibilities to third countries was particularly criticized as an attempt to shift the burden of protection, raising concerns about introducing a new paradigm for other European nations. The Danish case is a notable example of a left-wing party, traditionally committed to humanitarian values and international solidarity, adopting stricter immigration and refugee policies. It demonstrates how a leftist government may justify embracing conservative immigration measures to sustain the welfare state. The Danish Social Democratic government's strict refugee policies highlight the challenges faced by left-wing parties in Europe and raise questions about how they might shape future approaches to refugee issues across the continent.
KW - Danish Social Democratic Party;refugee policy;jewelry law;Syrian refugees;refugee outsourcing
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Chang-Rhyong OH. (2024). The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals. Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea, 34, 43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH. 2024, "The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals", Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea, no.34, pp.43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH "The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals" Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea 34 pp.43-67 (2024) : 43.
Chang-Rhyong OH. The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals. 2024; 34 : 43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH. "The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals" Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea no.34(2024) : 43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH. The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals. Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea, 34, 43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH. The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals. Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea. 2024; 34 43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH. The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals. 2024; 34 : 43-67.
Chang-Rhyong OH. "The Shift in Denmark's Social Democratic Refugee Policy: Balancing the Welfare State and Left-Wing Ideals" Journal of the Scandinavian Society of Korea no.34(2024) : 43-67.
