Denmark Defends Schengen but Confirms Emergency Border Control Plans
Travelers in the Nordic region may face border checks as Denmark prepares emergency measures while defending its Schengen status.
2026年8月13日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Travelers moving between Sweden and Denmark may soon face emergency border checks. Danish leaders recently defended staying in the Schengen Area during a parliament debate. However, Denmark confirmed plans for potential emergency border inspections.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov explained the policy. They insisted that Schengen membership remains important for Denmark. At the same time, the government is preparing for unexpected border situations.
Denmark is also pushing for stricter European immigration controls. On September 4, Denmark will host a summit in Copenhagen. Officials from Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Greece will attend. They plan to advance proposals for EU return centers outside Europe.
This news was reported by Xinhua.
Source: Xinhua
