Asylum Seekers

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Understanding the Creation of Public Consensus: Migration and Integration in Germany, 2005 to 2015

Germany's pro-immigration consensus rested on economic growth, neutral messaging, and integration investment—foundations that strained as the 2015 refugee crisis arrived.

When the Dust Settles: Migration policy after Brexit

The 2016 Brexit vote delivered an unambiguous message on migration control, but the policy path ahead remains uncertain, complex, and largely unplanned.

Will Britain Leave the EU? The Role of Immigration in Brexit

MPI analysts explore how the migration politics and policies of the UK government influenced the decision to hold the "Brexit" referendum, how public attitudes towards immigration might influence the result, and how the outcome might impact migration policy in the United Kingdom and European Union more broadly.

Engaging the Anxious Middle on Immigration Reform: Evidence from the UK Debate

UK polling reveals a majority anxious middle that is skeptical of immigration governance but not hostile to immigrants—a nuance British policymakers have consistently missed.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Migration History Marked by Crises and Restrictions

Crises have turned DR Congo from a regional migration magnet into a major source of refugees and long-term emigrants across Africa and the wider world.

Asylum Reception in the European Union: A flexible model for the future?

The pressure brought by the influx of migrants and refugees to Europe has drawn attention to the need for systems to receive and house new arrivals that can adapt to unpredictable numbers, remain cost-efficient, and meet national and EU standards. Experts discuss how to devise a more responsive asylum reception system that upholds common standards at the national and EU level.