Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called radicalized migrants the EU's "internal enemy"

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made a harsh statement in the national parliament, describing some Muslim migrants as Europe’s “internal enemy.” The politician linked the activities of supporters of radical ideologies to a direct threat to the security of European societies, according to the publication Brussels Signal.

In her speech, Frederiksen emphasized that Europe faces challenges of both an external and internal nature. In her view, a significant danger is posed by newcomers who do not share fundamental European values and openly support terrorist organizations such as Hamas. The prime minister noted that this problem concerns individuals of Islamic background who are hostile toward the free and open model of European society.

The reason for such strong remarks was a recent incident in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where approximately 50,000 migrants from Morocco arrived over a two-day period. The Danish prime minister called these events “very violent” and emphasized that Denmark is prepared to completely close its borders at the slightest sign of migration flows shifting toward the north of the continent. The Danish police have already developed a corresponding action plan, which can be implemented at a moment’s notice.

Frederiksen also criticized Spain’s policy on legalizing undocumented migrants, which she called unacceptable for Denmark. According to the prime minister, the EU’s current asylum system has been deemed “unworkable, inhumane, and destructive.” In this regard, Denmark continues to insist on a radical tightening of immigration controls, active deportations, and the creation of repatriation centers outside the European Union, a matter previously discussed in dialogue with the Italian government.