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European East-West migration, 1945-1992
The International Migration Review
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Europe is experiencing unprecedented intracontinental migration driven by ethnic relocation, asylum seeking, and labor needs. Current border control methods are insufficient to manage these large-scale population movements.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Demography
Background:
- Europe faces significant intracontinental migration flows, comparable to pre-Cold War levels.
- Key drivers include ethnic relocation, asylum and refugee claims, and economic migration for work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the scale and drivers of contemporary European migration.
- To examine country-specific migration patterns within Europe.
- To evaluate the efficacy of current border control policies.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of European nations.
- Review of migration statistics and policy documents.
- Examination of push and pull factors influencing migration.
Main Results:
- Europe is witnessing a surge in international, yet intracontinental, migration.
- Migration is fueled by ethnic displacement, asylum needs, and labor market demands.
- Existing nationalistic barriers are proving inadequate.
Conclusions:
- The current migration crisis in Europe necessitates a reevaluation of border policies.
- International cooperation is essential to address the complex drivers of migration.
- Sustainable solutions must go beyond legislative and physical barriers.
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