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Exploring the Economic Impacts of Immigration in European Union: Opportunities, Challenges, and Legal Implications

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Purpose: Over the past decade, the European Union (EU) has confronted a significant migration crisis fueled by conflicts and economic inequalities. This paper explores the effects of this crisis on economic growth, unemployment rates, and attitudes toward immigrants within the EU. This influx has overwhelmed the EU's asylum systems, revealed flaws in migration policies, and heightened political and social tensions among member states. The aim of this paper is to analyze the consequences and economic impacts of this crisis across EU countries. Design/Methodology/Approach: For the paper research the statistical data and legal acts were investigated to measure and evaluate economical implication of immigrants influx to EU. The articles investigates how the influx of refugees has sparked contentious debates regarding their long-term effects on various economical aspects. Findings: This paper finds that the increase in the immigrant population across EU countries does not affect native employment. Native workers do not face job losses. Constant economic growth enhances the capacity to absorb immigrants, minimizing effects on the native labor market. However, the study also highlights social challenges, including rising criminal activity and a housing crisis linked to the rapid influx of immigrants. Practical Implications: Findings will help policymakers develop policy that allow absorb high skilled and desired employees and avoid social tensions. Originality/Value: This paper presents clear evidence of influx of immigrants on economy and social cohesion.

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  • Boguslaw Balza, 2024. "Exploring the Economic Impacts of Immigration in European Union: Opportunities, Challenges, and Legal Implications," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(4), pages 648-657.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:4:p:648-657
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    Keywords

    Unemployment; mass migration; political and social tensions.;
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    JEL classification:

    • K37 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Immigration Law
    • J11 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Demographic Trends, Macroeconomic Effects, and Forecasts
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials

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