Crime could undermine Denmark’s Schengen support

Significance On October 6, it announced an intensification of checks on trains, buses and private vehicles coming from Sweden. Denmark, a member of the border-free Schengen travel area, is increasing checks at its borders following a rise in gang violence in Copenhagen attributed to perpetrators with a migrant background crossing from Sweden. Impacts Persistent crime is damaging Sweden’s reputation as a place to work and invest. More Scandinavian countries will adopt a tougher stance on immigration given the surge in criminal violence. Denmark’s imposition of partial border controls could set a precedent for other countries in the Schengen area.