Denmark Plans Nationwide Ban on Public Azaan Broadcasts Denmark is considering a nationwide ban on the public broadcast of the Islamic Azaan after reopening a legal review of the proposal. Immigration and Integration Minister Morten Bødskov said the Islamic call to prayer “has no place in Denmark” and should not be heard over Danish rooftops. … Read more
Sweden Parliament Backs Tougher Immigration Rules Sweden’s parliament voted late Monday to tighten the country’s immigration rules, in a move that marks a fresh turn in its migration policy. Lawmakers approved two controversial measures that give the government wider powers over residency permits and place new reporting duties on some public sector workers. The centre-right … Read more
US Partial Government Shutdown Continues Amid Immigration Row The partial shutdown of the US government entered its third day on Monday. Meanwhile, Congress remains deadlocked over immigration policy and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. It left several federal agencies without a full-year budget that heightened the political tensions in Washington. The impasse persists … Read more