Abstract
Since mid-2017 there has been a reduction in irregular migrant arrivals, and this has partially been attributed to the various initiatives undertaken by the EU. However, migration remains a controversial and pressing issue for which the EU is still struggling to find an adequate and shared response. Migration has become a divisive issue among EU member states, calling into question the meaning of solidarity within the EU and within the member states themselves. This article argues that it is time to move beyond short-term emergency measures and work on a long-term, holistic and truly European approach to migration, combining internal and external policies. Reinforcing control of the European borders will not be enough. While it is necessary to reduce the number of irregular arrivals, the EU needs to equip itself with a future-proof, efficient migration policy that also addresses the Union’s internal weaknesses, as the challenge is not only to reduce the number of arrivals, but also to increase the capacity to manage the flows.
Highlights
Since 2015 migration has dominated the EU and national agendas
While it is necessary to reduce the numbers of irregular arrivals, the EU needs to equip itself with a future-proof, efficient migration policy: the challenge is to limit the numbers, and to increase the capacity to manage the flows
As recent events have shown, the EU has reduced the migration crisis in terms of individuals, but is facing a challenge in terms of policies and management at the EU level, and is struggling to find an adequate response to cope with future crises
Summary
Since mid-2017 there has been a reduction in the number of irregular migrant arrivals. This has been partially attributed to the various initiatives undertaken by the EU, including closer cooperation. Migration has become a divisive issue among EU member states, calling into question the meaning of solidarity and the sense of unity. The result is significant disagreement on the solutions to be taken, especially at the EU level, and a more general lack of a common vision. These problems are combined with the difficulty of addressing the issue in a realistic and thorough way, which seems to be less appealing to public opinion
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