European migration policy shifts as left-wing leaders adopt stricter controls

British commentator Douglas Murray notes a significant shift in European migration policy, observing that left-leaning governments are increasingly adopting restrictive measures. He cites Denmark, under Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as a primary example of a left-wing government implementing strict border controls to protect the national welfare state.

In a recent development, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Frederiksen co-led a letter signed by 22 EU member states. The document calls for accelerated repatriations and the implementation of solutions based in third countries, including external hubs. The initiative emphasizes that determining who can enter and remain in a country must be a democratic decision, reflecting a growing European consensus on the need for a firm and equitable migration policy.