The EU and the burden of Refugee Resettlement

Summary:

Irregular migration has been increasingly linked to security politics after 9/11, it is often only approached as a possible threat, while empirical data shows that only the smallest part of terrorists cross the border irregularly. A distinction between security and migration politics seems to be necessary. The EU and third countries, a humanitarian level has to be added to the issue while creating the need for special attention. All 28 member states still have different immigration systems, so clear, common and fair regulations and responsibilities have to be set up and implemented.

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