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Cecilia Malmström: "Politicians have a particular responsibility to lead the way in fighting racism and xenophobia" (Photo: eu2013.lt)

How to reap the benefits of migration

This week, for only the second time in its history, the UN General Assembly will convene to focus on international migration.

It does so at a critical moment. New UN data last month showed that the number of international migrants has grown from 175 million in 2000 to 232 million today, with Asia accounting for much of the increase. And the total could reach 400 million by 2040.

Most of the growth in migration over the next generation is likely to continue to occur in the develop...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Cecilia Malmström: "Politicians have a particular responsibility to lead the way in fighting racism and xenophobia" (Photo: eu2013.lt)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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