Migrations

21 October 2023 - Four myths about migrations…

1. Rich countries are threatened by massive migration of the poor of this world.

2. Demographic growth is the main cause of international migrations.
3. The main cause of international migrations is the « suction effect » created by very generous social protection benefits offered in destination countries.
4. Economic development in emigration countries is the best way to reduce migration flows. [read]

2019

20 January 2019 - In the EU, gaps in the debate on migration explain policy deficiencies

What are the root causes of migration? How biased is the debate on immigration in Europe? Are European aid policies a solution or are they part of the problem? [read]

2018

Borders in the global economy
Control and segmentation of labour, competition among countries, super profits and exacerbation of inequalities are threats to world stability. [read]

30 October 2018 - (The minimum of) What you should know about migration…

Migrants: how many are they? Who are they? Why do they migrate? Where do they go? What impact does migration have on the host country and on the country of origin? [read]

2016

30 June 2016 - Fences, walls, aid and fairer trade: reflecting on international migrations

It is addressing root causes of migration that will fix people in their area of origin, not fences and walls. [read]

2015

14 November 2015 - Valletta Summit on migration: 1.8 billion euros for Africa to stop Africa-to-Europe migration - Illusion or irresponsibility?
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2013

Lampedusa, Westgate and Famine in the Horn of Africa - It’s All too Easy to Forget

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