Opt in-opt out : Copenhagen decides ahead of referendum

Under the Lisbon Treaty, it became possible for Denmark - like Ireland and the UK - to participate 'case by case' (opt in) in EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) dossiers. After three months of negotiations, the Danish government and main political parties agreed, on 17 March, on a list of 'opt in' and 'opt out' dossiers. Particularly, they want to cooperate with Europol, and participate in the Passenger Name Record (PNR) directive, while maintaining the status quo on asylum…