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Large-scale immigration to the European Union has highlighted big differences in the way the 27 member states handle newcomers from non-EU countries. African migrants risk their lives to reach the Canary Islands The impetus for new EU-wide rules is fuelled by: the pace of globalisation; the need to attract more high-skilled workers as Europe's population ages and businesses struggle to compete; and an influx of illegal immigrants to Mediterranean countries. This week European leaders are expected to sign up to an immigration pact, paving the way for new laws to harmonise immigration policy in the EU. Yet it is an area where governments are often keen to retain a high degree of national control. Is the EU failing to cope with illegal immigrants? There are some real pressure points in the Mediterranean. Spain, Italy and Greece... [read full story]
