Monday 22 September 2008, by Council of Europe ministers responsible for migration affairs
Migration is a central theme in contemporary European policy because it is intrinsically connected with the most formidable challenges facing Europe: development, economic growth and productivity, demographic change, maintaining social security systems, ensuring social cohesion and intercultural dialogue, and upholding human rights and the rule of law. This report was prepared as a main reference for the 8th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Migration. It presents main aspects and characteristics of migration in the member states of the Council of Europe, analyses policy challenges raised by contemporary migration, and identifies an appropriate and integrated policy agenda.
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