Global crises require coordinated international action on migration policy
Timeframe: 01/01/1948 – 01/01/2022
Key Insights
- Sweden, historically an emigrant nation, has become a significant migrant destination, with 20% of its population born abroad. The influx, particularly from the Middle East, has fueled support for the far-right Swedish Democrats. Meanwhile, Jordan, with a refugee population comprising 33% of its population, faces severe socio-economic and resource strains. Despite its economic hardships, Jordan provides substantial aid to refugees, worsening its own challenges. The EU, facing relatively minor issues, should assist countries like Jordan, fostering cooperation rather than portraying itself as the sole victim of migration.
Definition
Schengen borders refer to the boundaries of the Schengen Area, a zone comprising 27 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders. This allows for the free and unrestricted movement of people, goods, services, and capital across member countries.
Today, Jordan has to manage a population of migrants per capita 10% higher than that of Sweden, while Jordan’s GDP per capita is 1/15th of Sweden.
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