Shaping Borders: The Evolution and Future of EU Migration Policies
Shaping Borders: The Evolution and Future of EU Migration Policies

Summary/Abstract: The existence of approximately 281 million international migrants in today's world, corresponding to 3.6% of the world's population, emphasizes the importance of the issue of migration in the eyes of states. As a result of the modern world, such an increase in human mobility has transformed the universe we live in into a global village, while expanding the sphere of influence of migration on states. The phenomenon of migration, which has affected states and societies throughout history, has created an effect that has shaped interstate economic and political relations, questioning their power, especially in the last thirty years. The geography of Europe has also faced many migration movements from the past to the present. While the European continent was a region of emigration until the First World War, it has become a region of immigration from the post-war period to the present. In the 2000s, the regional and global economic and political developments that were the driving factors for international migration increased the migration movement towards Europe in the same way. Therefore, Europe is an important region that needs to be examined in terms of migration movements in terms of international political and economic developments. Since its inception, the European Union has drawn the interest of individuals from various nations. Through its developmental phases, the European Union has evolved into a model not only in economic, social, and political aspects but also in terms of democracy. This level of advancement has led to continuous migration from other countries, driven by both appealing and unappealing factors. Following the 1960s, a significant number of migrants who moved to EU countries for economic opportunities have acquired citizenship in those nations. Nonetheless, new waves of migration continue to occur for economic and political reasons. Each member state of the European Union maintains its own laws and practices concerning migration and the integration of immigrants, while common regulations and practices have gradually developed across the Union. This study examines the inclusion policies for immigrants living in the European Union and those still coming to the region, and the extent of their effects.

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