Denmark’s anti-racism action plan falls short due to Islamophobia exclusion
Denmark’s 2025 National Action Plan Against Racism remains flawed by its exclusion of Islamophobia. While addressing anti-Semitism and Greenlanders' rights, it lacks targeted measures against anti-Muslim discrimination, creating a dangerous hierarchy of protection. As Denmark prepares for its 2026 Universal Periodic Review, this article criticizes the selective approach as a democratic failure. It urges European policymakers to demand explicit recognition of Islamophobia and inclusive strategies to ensure genuine equality and uphold human rights credibility.
