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AfD’s American Model
By Christina Lee Results from yesterday’s parliamentary elections in Germany are in, and they could spell big changes for the future direction of migration policy in Germany. Although the dissolution of the Grand coalition between the CDU and SPD, as well as the re-entrance of neo-liberal FDP into the Bundestag will certainly have a major impact, the story of the evening for people interested in … Continue reading AfD’s American Model
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Sympathy for the Visegrad Group? A look at the V4’s migration proposals
In European migration politics, the governments of the so-called “Visegrad Group” or V4 – Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia– have set themselves apart with their consistently strong stance against EU refugee policy over the past few years. The four strongly oppose a quota distribution system collectively and take a harsh tone against both Brussels’ migration policy and people seeking asylum in their national media. … Continue reading Sympathy for the Visegrad Group? A look at the V4’s migration proposals
New US National Security Advisor John Bolton Chairs a Website that Spreads Disinformation About Migration
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he would be replacing National Security Advisor Lt. General H.R. McMaster with John Bolton, an attorney and former US representative to the United Nations (2005-2006). While Bolton has had a long and varied career that he describes on the website of his political action committee, he fails to mention there the role that we at Migration … Continue reading New US National Security Advisor John Bolton Chairs a Website that Spreads Disinformation About Migration
Can the Czech Runoff Election Impact the Country’s Stance on Migration?
On Friday and Saturday, voters will head to the polls in the Czech Republic for a presidential runoff vote between incumbent Miloš Zeman and his competitor, Jiří Drahoš. The polls are very close, with Czeska Televisa 24 / MF Dnes reporting a slight lead for Drahos with 47 percent of the vote to Zeman’s 43 percent, with ten percent still undecided. In Czech, the president appoints the prime … Continue reading Can the Czech Runoff Election Impact the Country’s Stance on Migration?
“Fake News” and Elections: How did disinformation campaigns come to focus on immigration? Case Study: USA 2016
With numerous new studies investigating the impact of false and misleading news on election campaigns, it seems taken for granted that a majority of the false or misleading information relates to immigration. In a new research series, Migration Voter asks why the topic of immigration became central for those wishing to sway campaigns and referendums, looking at the USA, Britain, France and Germany. “Online manipulation … Continue reading “Fake News” and Elections: How did disinformation campaigns come to focus on immigration? Case Study: USA 2016
“Rutte III” promises restrictive changes to Dutch asylum system
A record 209 days after their parliamentary elections, four Dutch parties have formed a coalition for a majority government that will lead by a single seat. Mark Rutte‘s center-right VVD, Democrats D66, Christian Democrats CDA, and the conservative Christian Union (CU) have hammered out a fragile accord that will lead the Netherlands into the so-called “Rutte III” era. Coalition talks initially included the environmental leftists Groenlinks, but … Continue reading “Rutte III” promises restrictive changes to Dutch asylum system
Austrian Elections: Where do the parties stand on asylum, immigration and integration?
By Klaudia Wegschaider In a few days, on October 15, Austria will elect its new parliament. And unlike in the recent German election, it is uncertain who will be the next Chancellor and which parties will form the future governing coalition. Currently, Austria is headed by a coalition between the Social Democratic Party and the People’s Party. In the run-up to the election, however, disputes … Continue reading Austrian Elections: Where do the parties stand on asylum, immigration and integration?
The ups and downs of DACA
By Elisa Santana On Tuesday, September 5, the Trump administration announced it would terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. The executive branch will give Congress six months to pass permanent legislation to address DACA recipients, otherwise it will completely phase out the program Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would end the program. The announcement and public’s response has made DACA a domestic … Continue reading The ups and downs of DACA
German Elections: Where do the parties stand on asylum, immigration and integration?
Germany’s Bundestag elections are quickly approaching and while many are presenting the outcome as a foregone win for the indefatigable Angela Merkel of the CDU, with nearly half of voters undecided it’s still possible that there are some surprises in store. The only thing that’s for sure? Hardly anyone has read through all the long and jargon-packed campaign platforms that parties have published to present their … Continue reading German Elections: Where do the parties stand on asylum, immigration and integration?
Could backlash over Charlottesville damage Trump’s immigration reform plans?
By Christina Lee Last week US president Donald Trump endorsed a proposal for a new immigration policy, known as the Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act, or RAISE Act, co-sponsored by Republican Senators David Perdue and Tom Cotton. The plan would dramatically alter the US immigration system by reducing family reunification in favor of a points system that would allocate visas to people based on qualifications such … Continue reading Could backlash over Charlottesville damage Trump’s immigration reform plans?
Can the SPD’s Martin Schulz own migration in the upcoming German election?
The German election is coming in September and campaign season is finally beginning in earnest. German campaigns are not known for their vitriol, but it can be difficult to attract attention from voters when the two most popular parties (the centre-right CDU/ CSU and the centre-left SPD) are also coalition partners who have backed each other’s position on most major issues for years. The SPD is … Continue reading Can the SPD’s Martin Schulz own migration in the upcoming German election?