Migration is at the centre of the political debate. Its importance is exaggerated and it is being used to produce narratives full of myths that mask reality and are increasingly exploited by a growing number of political movements. These narratives encourage the implementation of inappropriate public policies that generate sufferings and frustrations.
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30 June 2016 – Fences, walls, aid and fairer trade: reflecting on international migrations – It is addressing root causes of migration that will fix people in their area of origin, not fences and walls. [read]
14 November 2015 – Valletta Summit on migration: 1.8 billion euros for Africa to stop Africa-to-Europe migration – Illusion or irresponsibility? [read]