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Foreign labor makes Denmark wealthier, but we risk losing our social cohesion if we continue to have large-scale immigration from countries outside of Europe, says the Minister for Immigration.

Immigration Minister: Large-scale immigration is not the solution to our declining birth rates

Ethnic division would be deadly for the Danish welfare society, according to Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek (S). Foto: Nichlas Pollier
Ethnic division would be deadly for the Danish welfare society, according to Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek (S). Foto: Nichlas Pollier
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The time’s significant influx of foreign labor brings many advantages to Denmark. But the development is also at risk of going off track, so that the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. Some places in Denmark, this is already the case.

This dual picture is painted by Minister for Immigration and Integration Kaare Dybvad Bek (Socialdemokratiet, S) regarding current immigration trends.

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