Category: Integration
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Reframing Europe’s Immigration Through An Urban Lens
Cities, having the most to gain from migrants’ economic contribution, have a crucial role in fostering a change of mentality starting from the local level.
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The Immigration Innovators
Citis have a huge stake in who comes to live within their territory. Yet they have almost no say over national immigration policy. That is why they are leading innovations on how to attract and integrate migrants.
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Towards a New Migration Narrative in Europe
The European Union has failed in showing solidarity and support towards migrants. In order for Europe to be a leader in migrants’ protection, much has yet to be done. Here are six actions the EU can take.
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A Diverse, Mobile, Open Europe: Welcome the New Europeans.
Thanks to their dual cultural and linguistic background, New Europeans have long contributed to the economic, cultural and social development of European cities.
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“Self-employment is a great strategy for migrants to decide their own fate”, Interview with Dirk Jacobs
Dirk Jacobs, Professor in Sociology at the ULB, discussed the link between education and the labour market, self-employment among migrants, and voting patterns of people with a migrant background.
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Political Participation = Integration. Interview with Stefanie André
Political participation, especially at the local level, is seen as one of the most effective tools in fostering integration for foreign citizens. To know more about this relevant issue, we interviewed Stefanie André, PhD-Researcher at Tilburg University.
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“Migration is about the Survival of Viable Economies in Europe and about Maintaining their Development.” Interview with Patrick A. Taran
Patrick A. Taran is a globally recognized specialist on migration and migrants’ human rights.
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I Am German-Turkish. The Dual Citizenship Is Coming.
What are you: German or Turkish? A fundamental change in Germany’s integration policies might soon make it possible to answer: Both.