IMMIGRATION TO THE EU AND THE FUTURE OF EU IDENTITY
Summary
IMMIGRATION TO THE EU AND THE FUTURE OF EU IDENTITY
This study, published in English, examines the impact of immigration on European identity, social cohesion, and national sovereignty. Drawing on academic research, European legislation, and comparative analyses of several EU Member States, it explores the relationship between migration, demographic change, cultural continuity, and democratic legitimacy. Particular attention is given to the limitations of European integration policies, the challenges faced by countries such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, and the implementation of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum.
The study also assesses the economic and demographic arguments surrounding immigration and the different political responses across Europe. It concludes with policy recommendations advocating stronger external border controls, more effective return procedures, the preservation of national sovereignty over immigration policy, and integration based on respect for the laws, traditions, and cultural identity of host countries. Ultimately, it argues that European cooperation on migration must respect the democratic choices of Member States and contribute to preserving Europe's historical and cultural heritage.