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The Future of Migration: A Discussion with Hein de Haas
Dec 23, 2023
Hein de Haas, the author of 'How Migration Really Works: The Facts About the Most Divisive Issue in Politics', discusses the myths and facts surrounding migration. He explores the challenges of integration, the role of migrants in industries, and the gap between rhetoric and action on immigration. The guests also highlight the complexities of migration policies in Europe and emphasize the importance of migration as a form of development and investment.
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- There is no overwhelming wave of global migration or crisis; the impression of an unprecedented migration crisis is not supported by the data.
- Integration of immigrants has been successful in the long term, with historical examples showing that populations considered impossible to assimilate have successfully integrated.
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Misconception about Global Migration Crisis
A common myth in the immigration debate is the belief that there is an overwhelming wave of global migration or a crisis. While politicians, both on the right and the left, propose different solutions, the data shows a more nuanced picture. International migrants make up about 3% of the world population, a figure that has remained stable for the past 50 years. The percentage of refugees and illegal migrants also remains relatively constant over the long term. The impression of an unprecedented migration crisis is not supported by the data.
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