THE EUROPEAN MIGRANT OR REFUGEE CRISIS –
REVIEW AND OUTLOOK
THE EUROPEAN MIGRANT OR REFUGEE CRISIS –
REVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Author(s): Koeck Heribert FranzSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: C.H. Beck Publishing House - Romania
Keywords: migrants and refugees; legal and illegal migration; European migrant/refugee crisis; integration; European values;
Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the notion of migration, illegal migration and its effects ingeneral and in Europe, in particular. Reference is made to migration experience outsideEurope, especially in the United States. The notion of the “European migrant/refugeecrisis” is analysed and its reasons are explored. The official reaction of the Europeanauthority is dealt with, as well as the perception of the crisis in public opinion.Integration is pointed out as one of the means to alleviate fears and cope withresentments. In this context, the issue of integration or “absorption” capacity of asociety is discussed. The need to accept the European values as an inalienable basis forliving together in the European Union is stressed.
Journal: Istorie, Cultura, Cetatenie in Uniunea Europeana
- Issue Year: 11/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 41-55
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
