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In 2015, as prime minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen tried to change the justice opt-out, but Danes voted no. Now the idea is resurfacing.

In 2015, Danes voted no. Now the government is opening the door to a referendum on the justice opt-out during this parliamentary term

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The government opens the door to calling a referendum on Denmark’s justice opt-out during this parliamentary term.

In an interview with Politiken, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) points to wording in the government platform on cross-border crime stating that it should be examined »whether the Europol agreement is sufficient«.

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