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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.
The Feasibility of Setting Up Resettlement Schemes in EU Member States or at EU Level
This EU feasibility study explores expanding refugee resettlement across member states, proposing an integrated protection system and six models for EU-level engagement.
The Strategic Use of Resettlement
Expanding EU refugee resettlement would yield strategic, political, and protection benefits—but would not meaningfully curb asylum flows or smuggling.
Resettlement in the Nordic Countries
Four of the five Nordic countries hold decades-long refugee resettlement programs.
Changes to German Law Help Boost Naturalization Numbers
Germany's 2000 citizenship reforms reducing residency requirements led to higher annual naturalizations.
French Muslims, Government Grapple With Integration Pains
France faces tensions over integrating 5 million Muslims—immigrant and native-born alike—as of 2003, with disputes over mosque access, religious practices, and headscarves in public schools.