Justice must prevail against Denmark’s ‘ghetto laws’
Before I first visited Copenhagen’s Mjølnerparken neighbourhood a decade ago, I had heard all the rumours: dangerous and overcrowded with unemployed foreigners refusing to integrate. Instead, I found tree-lined courtyards and children laughing in playgrounds while people from all walks of life from across the world shared coffee and conversations and looked out for each other. Soon after, I found a home there. Then, the government labelled our home a ghetto, prompting years of anguish. Next week, we hope that the EU’s top court can help end this discriminatory policy forever. This is why we de...