European leaders, including British Labour politicians, are increasingly adopting Denmark’s restrictive asylum policy, drawing inspiration from its approach to immigration control. This has sparked a debate over the balance between national security and migrants’ rights. One of the policy’s architects has cautioned that a measured approach is necessary. Meanwhile, the governing party in Denmark, which has long championed stricter immigration controls, faced a significant setback in recent municipal elections. The party’s poor performance suggests that the public may be growing wary of the strict measures, hinting at potential shifts in the political landscape regarding immigration policy in Europe.