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Danish measures might be in breach of EU law
May
13
2011
2011-05-13 I am concerned by the announcement of the Danish government aiming at strengthening intra-EU border control by establishing a permanent and visible customs control at all Danish borders. The Commission’s preliminary assessment raises real concerns that, if implemented as announced, the measures foreseen could be in breach of the obligations assumed by Denmark under EU and international law.
President Barroso has spoken to the Danish Prime Minister and followed up with a letter to him seeking the opinion of the Danish authorities about the preliminary assessment by the Commission and requesting further clarifications. In particular, the Commission will ask for information about the legal basis for the envisaged checks, the sources of information based on which these checks will be carried out, and whether the announced measures will be part of larger measures to combat crime throughout the whole Danish territory.
I call on the Danish government to refrain from taking unilateral steps and to make sure that any measures taken are in line with the relevant law. The Commission stands ready to continue the dialogue with Denmark. But it will, if needed, use the tools at its disposal to guarantee the respect of EU law.
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Madame le commissaire
A vouloir faire l’Europe contre la volonté des peuples, comme c’est le cas dans l’accueil illimité des populations d’Afrique, l’Europe que vous voulez construire finira comme l’Union soviétique. Les Français ont déjà dû subir l’insulte du référendum renié par notre président. Leur imposer de faux réfugiés indésirables, qui profitent de troubles résultant de l’ingérence étrangères, est insupportable.
Respectueusement.
Is it not a fact that Sweden is already conducting similar checks, and has done so since Schengen was implemented.
And that Sweden violated the Directive 2004/38/EC on the right to move and reside freely, regarding the right to travel inside EU with an identity card.
No one criticises Sweden for this.