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Denmark's strict immigration policies in focus as issue dominates election campaigns in Europe

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Immigration remains a huge topic in Europe, dominating election campaigns across the continent this year. As laws are being tightened, many are looking to Denmark for inspiration. Despite a coalition government led by a centre left party, it has some of the most restrictive immigration policies in the EU. On average, just around 85,000 people a year immigrate to the country - and those who start a new life there must integrate into society or risk being sent home. John Bevir reports from Copenhagen.

Immigration remains a huge topic in Europe, dominating election campaigns across the continent this year. As laws are being tightened, many are looking to Denmark for inspiration. Despite a coalition government led by a centre left party, it has some of the most restrictive immigration policies in the EU. On average, just around 85,000 people a year immigrate to the country - and those who start a new life there must integrate into society or risk being sent home. John Bevir reports from Copenhagen.

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