Denmark to Lose Millions Following Halal Slaughter Ban

Denmark is likely to lose millions of dollars in trade and tourism revenues following its ban Monday on slaughtering animals in accordance with Islamic standards.

The controversial decision is poised to have a drastic effect on the Danish market since the country is likely to come under a comprehensive boycott from Muslim countries.
The Danish government has already come under fire by religious rights groups in Denmark. Danish Halal, a nonprofit group, has described the ban as a “clear infringement of religious freedom.”
Dan Jorgensen, Danish food minister, responded to the criticism on Denmark’s TV2, saying “Animal rights come before religion.”
A tour operator at the Fursan Group said that Denmark could have received a large number of tourists thanks to the Schengen visa, which enables non-EU nationals to travel freely to 25 European countries. The ban, however, will definitely make Muslim tourists reluctant to visit the country and will have a negative effect on tourism, said one agent.
Source: Eurasia Review