Europe' smuggled masses
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The smuggling of migrants entering the European Union (EU) has become a business valued at between some $3 billion and $4 billion annually. It has increased as a result of Eastern Europe being opened up and internal EU borders coming down. Smuggling occurs across both sea and land routes. European governments are concerned about the involvement of organized crime, and because many immigrants apply for asylum once inside the EU. Germany is seeking harmonization of asylum rules, and has more applications for asylum than other EU countries.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Apartheid at Heathrow
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The EC's termination of internal borders will not immediately result in the end of the need for passports for travelers. Immigration officers at Heathrow Airport in London, England still require airline passengers to show passports.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Go for it
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There is a need to the European Union to adopt a more liberal immigration policy due to the ageing of the population.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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