Europe Rethinks Human Rights for Migrants, Eyes Danish Model

European nations are moving to narrow human rights protections for some migrants. This shift comes as 27 Council of Europe members signed a call to reinterpret a key human rights treaty. The proposed changes would tighten the definition of "inhuman and degrading treatment" under the European Convention on Human Rights. The goal is a new framework for handling migration. Professor Michelle Pace of Denmark’s Roskilde University explained the potential impact. She told FRANCE 24 that countries may adopt policies similar to Denmark's model. This approach prioritizes certain migrant groups over others for human rights protections. It allows for differential treatment within asylum and migration systems. The signed document signals a significant potential shift in Europe's long-standing human rights application.