The heads of government of Italy and Denmark, Giorgia Meloni and Mette Frederiksen, have published a joint statement regarding migration policy and the future of Europe. The document was simultaneously released on their social media in Italian and Danish. The premiers noted that their political alliance may seem unusual, as they represent different regions of Europe; however, they are united in their desire to protect European values. "We recognize the Christian cultural heritage of Europe and want to protect it," the statement reads. According to Meloni and Frederiksen, people who move to European countries and wish to make them their home must respect local values and integrate into society, rather than impose their own way of life. The authors of the statement emphasize that this approach, in their opinion, will help preserve the European way of life and strengthen common values. In fact, the document demonstrates further rapprochement between Italy and Denmark on migration policy issues. Despite differences in political traditions and geography, both countries have advocated for a tougher approach to migration control and the integration of newcomers in recent years. This is not the first joint step taken by the two governments. In 2025, Italy and Denmark submitted a joint appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, which subsequently became one of the factors leading to the adoption of the Chisinau Declaration by the Council of Europe. In the new statement, the prime ministers also assert that thanks to joint initiatives, the European approach to the deportation of foreign nationals who have committed crimes has changed, and in the future, such expulsions will increase.
