Immigration has become something of an obsession in European debate recently. The whole uprising of EU scepticism, popular or not, cherishes rejecting immigration in all shape or form.
Dutch politicians talk of a "flood," Italy speaks of a "wave," and some right-wing Austrian and Polish crusaders predict the "revolution." I think it is time we asked ourselves if the newcomers constitute a real danger or rather a ray of hope for our aging European population.
It is undeniably true...
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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.