Denmark has shifted towards restrictive migration policies, diverging from its previously liberal image. Politicians from the center-left, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, have adopted hardline stances on immigration, influenced by rising anti-migration sentiments. The country has implemented measures such as processing asylum claims outside its borders and tightening family reunification laws. While asylum applications have decreased, critics argue that these policies harm Denmark's reputation for humanitarianism. In contrast, Spain's government is pursuing a more inclusive approach to migration, aiming to legalize undocumented workers to address labor shortages.