Europaudvalget 2019-20
EUU Alm.del - Bilag 536
Offentligt
Commissioner Johansson
Ministry of Justice
Date:
8 April 2020
Dear Commissioner Johansson,
Please be informed that the Danish Government, in accordance with the pro-
visions in Article 25 and 27 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of 9 March 2016
(Schengen Borders Code), has decided to temporarily reintroduce border
controls at the internal borders. The reintroduction of border control at the
Danish internal borders will be carried out for 6 months as from 12 May
2020.
The border control may extend to all internal borders, including land-, sea-
and air borders, whereby the specific border sections and border crossing
points are determined by the Danish National Police.
The persistent and significant threat to our public order and internal security
caused by militant Islamists and organized criminals who are able to exploit
the free mobility within the Schengen area continues to be of grave concern
for the Danish Government. Furthermore, the COVID-19 outbreak remains
a serious and unprecedented threat to us all and the Danish Government is
handling the current situation with the utmost caution.
Against this backdrop and after careful consideration, the Danish Govern-
ment considers the temporary internal border controls as a necessary and
effective measure to address these threats to public order and internal secu-
rity.
In light of the current situation and to limit the spread of COVID-19, please
be informed that the temporary border controls will continue to be carried
out at all internal borders, including land-, sea- and air borders for as long
as it is necessary to address the threat from the spread of the COVID-19.
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