The European Policy on the Management of Migration Flows and Serbia role’s within it
The European Policy on the Management of Migration Flows and Serbia role’s within it
Author(s): Biljana ĐorđevićSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: BCBP Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku
Keywords: irregular migration; illegal migration; visa liberalization; European Pact on Immigration and Asylum; Return Directive; mass regularisation of irregular migrants; integration contracts; concept of semi-compliance
Summary/Abstract: This text critically researches the nature of policy solutions adopted as a part of the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum which was adopted under the French Presidency of the EU in 2008. The aim of this document was giving a strategic push forward to common immigration policy-making. It is still early to say whether the Pact is to be successful and whether the Member States are ready for this. It is much more likely for them to be ready and willing to combat irregular migration as proven by the controversial Return Directive. Serbia wants to become a member of the European Union, but, even before that, the liberalization of the visa regime for its citizens travelling to the EU. Therefore, Serbia must harmonize its migration policy in line with European standards.
Journal: Western Balkans Security Observer - English Edition
- Issue Year: 2009
- Issue No: 12
- Page Range: 78-91
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
