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Anders Vistisen, the group chairperson with the Danish People’s Party (DF) in the EU Parliament, argued the measure was needed to regain complete control over the Scandinavian country’s borders.

The MEP said the party had drawn inspiration from Hungary’s border measures, as he added it should be copied in Denmark.

Mr Vistisen said: “We in DF are very excited about what we experienced in Hungary. The model is identical to the one we propose to be introduced between Denmark and Germany.

“If the Germans have a problem with it, then the Germans will just have to get control of their own borders.”