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Immigration

Immigration

Poland Debates Refugees

According to Polish President Andrzej Duda, the country is preparing for a new influx of Ukrainian refugees. But, as Deutsche Welle notes, the doors of Poland are currently closed to migrants from…

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Latvians Against Outsiders

The Latvian government's decision to accept 250 refugees (instead of the 700 proposed by the European Commission) sparked fierce debates in society. Experts attribute this to the country's historical…

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Passport with a white cross

The Federal Council of Switzerland has put forward for discussion a decree on the procedure for obtaining Swiss citizenship. This document defines a number of requirements that must be fulfilled for…

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Attractiveness must be paid for

Against the backdrop of a massive influx of people hoping for a new life in Germany, politicians in Berlin are feverishly seeking ways to resolve this humanitarian crisis. Probably that is why the…

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Europe Awaits Refugees

Germany and France have advocated for common standards in the European Union's migration policy. The two states insist on harmonizing the list of 'safe countries of origin'.

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How to get a Swiss passport

In the future, a foreign citizen will be able to apply for a Swiss passport after just 10 years of residence in the country. Recently, the country's parliament revised the law regulating citizenship…

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How Europe welcomes refugees

Overcrowded refugee camps or a warm welcome, integration or deportation? Refugees arrive in European Union countries hoping for help and support. However, as Deutsche Welle notes, they do not receive…

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Futility of Asylum Seeking

German interior authorities registered more than 94,000 asylum seekers from the Balkans as of the beginning of August. According to Manfred Schmidt, president of the Federal Office for Migration and…

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Where the Reforms Have Led Canada

In October 2015, federal elections will be held in Canada. This means it is time to take stock of the radical changes in the immigration policy of the Maple Leaf Country that the Harper government…

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Where Reforms Have Led Canada (Part 2)

As noted by an expert from the publication 'Russky Toronto', things are even worse with Canada's business programs than with skilled workers. Let me remind you that in June 2014, the government…

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Good Bad Refugees

German politicians are feverishly looking for ways to quickly solve the problems associated with the massive influx of asylum seekers into the country. After all, according to the most conservative…

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Are Czechs Worried Unnecessarily?

According to a study carried out by the European Commission in all EU countries, Czechs are particularly wary of refugees from so-called third countries. In terms of hostility within the EU, citizens…

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