Migration Crisis Unites Visegrad Group
Migration Crisis Unites Visegrad Group

Author(s): Dariusz Kałan
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Migration Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Visegrad Group V4; migration crisis; uncontrolled immigration; rejection of an imposed quota mechanism; relocation of refugees;
Summary/Abstract: The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary are adamant in rejecting an imposed quota mechanism to relocate refugees from war-torn countries and they are demanding that the EU’s external borders be sealed. Although these demands in the face of an uncontrolled wave of migrants are beginning to find understanding among many of the EU’s partners, a negative consequence of the crisis for the three countries is the cooling of relations with Germany and the rise of radical sentiments. So far, only Hungary has been the main transit route, but if others open then migratory pressures may also affect the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Therefore, these countries will likely seek to maintain a common position in the future, especially as the current policies are supported by the main opposition parties and societies.

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