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Burden-sharing in the New Age of Immigration
Refugee burden-sharing evolved from 1950s solidarity into contested proposals critics say shift responsibility onto developing countries.
Germany's High Court Allows Teacher to Wear Muslim Headscarf
Germany's top court ruled in September 2003 that no law barred a Muslim teacher's headscarf, leaving the 16 states to decide individually, with seven planning bans.
Hungary: Transit Country Between East and West
Hungary's position as a sending, transit, and destination country reflects its fluid border history, with EU accession in May 2004 set to reshape its migration landscape.
Turkey: A Transformation from Emigration to Immigration
Once a labor exporter, Turkey has become a transit and destination country, with potential EU accession negotiations forcing an overhaul of immigration and asylum policies.
Undocumented Immigration Haunts Italy's Ruling Coalition
Italy's bid to tighten unauthorized immigration controls in 2003 found little EU support and exposed rifts within Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi 's ruling coalition.
Belgium's Immigration Policy Brings Renewal and Challenges
From post-war labor recruitment to permanent settlement, Belgium evolved into a multicultural society.
French Government Revives Assimilation Policy
A 2003 French law revived assimilationism by requiring legal immigrants to sign an integration contract and complete French values training to obtain long-term residency.
Perceptions of Afghan Refugees
Post-9/11 indifference to Afghan refugees in the West stemmed from media gaps, entrenched negative perceptions, and governments balancing security against protection duties.
Swiss Court Halts Local Plebiscites on Naturalization
Switzerland's Federal Court ruled in 2003 that local plebiscites on naturalization violate applicants' rights to know rejection reasons and be free from discrimination.
The Challenges of Integration for the EU
The European Union can move beyond minimum standards to actively coordinate integration policy.