Denmark’s Minister of Immigration and Integration, Kaare Dybvad Bek, has recently announced Denmark’s decision to welcome 200 refugees as part of the 2023 quota.
The Minister revealed that the selected quota refugees will consist mainly of individuals from refugee camps in Rwanda, along with Eritrean and Afghan refugees who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries.
Through a statement, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration said that, similar to last year, women and children will be a priority.
We must limit the number of irregular asylum seekers who find their way here through cynical human traffickers. It is terrible that those responsible score the coffers while migrants drown in the Mediterranean.
Furthermore, Minister Bek emphasised the government’s strong support for a system that facilitates refugees arriving in Denmark through well-organized arrangements. He also highlighted the importance of the chosen number, stressing that successful integration depends on effective flow management.
The Minister further underlined the need for caution and finding a delicate balance in this process. He said that it is essential to recognise that the chosen number is of great importance for the pace of integration.
According to Bek, to achieve the right balance, one must exercise prudence and refrain from hasty decisions. At the same time, the Minister said that he strongly believes that maintaining the quota of 200 refugees is a reasonable approach to achieving this balance.
In addition, the moderates’ immigration and integration rapporteur, Mohammad Rona, also expressed the party’s position on immigration, stressing the importance of limiting the flow to Denmark. He underlines the importance of the chosen number in this context and expresses satisfaction with the decision to set the quota at 200 refugees for the year.
I am happy that we in the government have reached an agreement on 200 quota refugees for 2023, but for me, it is first and foremost important that we take it seriously and actually receive the number of quota refugees we agree with each other.
Furthermore, Denmark has consistently honoured its commitment to welcome 200 quota refugees per year, extending this practice throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2020, all 200 quota individuals successfully entered Denmark. For the 2021 quota, 159 people have already arrived, while the remaining individuals are expected to enter gradually during the first half of 2024.
