Denmark Revises Citizenship Case Rules

Foreign residents who lost Danish citizenship status can now request to reopen their cases. Denmark's Ministry of Immigration and Integration changed its practice following two Supreme Court rulings. The new rule applies to people previously told they are not Danish citizens.

Danish authorities must now apply a broader evaluation standard. Officials must check if an individual had a legitimate expectation of holding citizenship. They must also check if the person arranged their life based on that belief.

This decision offers legal protection to affected residents in Denmark and the Øresund region. People who faced administrative disputes or status cancellations can now seek review. The Copenhagen Post first reported these policy updates.