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Forced displacement and migration will remain high on the agenda of national and European policy-makers in the coming years. The historical migration experiences of states, the extent and structure of immigration and emigration often differ fundamentally, as do the associated political challenges and objectives.
The EU's migration and refugee policy encompasses a large number of different instruments and agreements. The broad consensus on the reception of refugees from Ukraine under the Temporary Protection Directive illustrates the potential for joint European action. Nevertheless, there are profound conflicts of interest within the EU, which have not been resolved by the recent reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). As a result, efforts are being made both at European level and in EU member states to reach bilateral agreements with key countries of transit and origin.
Legal and safe migration to Europe has become increasingly difficult for African citizens owing to racialised structures of mobility. Visas put huge burdens on African applicants while migration partnerships have had little impact, despite Germany’s need for migrant labour, argues Franzisca Zanker.
Syria is facing a new beginning following the fall of the Assad regime. The German government should support Syria’s transformation in close cooperation with Turkey in order to ensure the stabilisation of the country and minimise the risk of escalating geopolitical rivalries, says Yaşar Aydin.
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