European Security Challenges. EU-US Immigration Systems COMPAS Communications

Introduction

This paper summarises the scope of migration in the European Union, including international travellers, immigrants, asylum seekers and irregular immigrants. It also sketches the definitions, types, patterns and geographies of irregular migration in Europe. It considers the EU and regional policies, politics and institutions, as well as operations and resources that address irregular migration. It also discusses the impact of the global economic crises and the recent political upheaval and transformation in North Africa.

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Topics

EnforcementEuropean Union

Regions

AfricaEuropeThe Americas