(THIS ARTICLE IS MACHINE TRANSLATED by Google from Norwegian)
Europe has experienced the largest number of people on the run since World War II. What Europe experiences as a state of emergency has long been the harsh reality for an ever-increasing share of the world's population. Politicians who now say there is a "refugee crisis in Europe" undercommunicate that the vast majority of those who, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are on the run today, are in Africa and Asia.
The exclusion of the majority of the world's population forces people to flee and stir up conflict. Unregulated free trade is at the expense of the world's poor and continues to increase global social inequality. The distinction between rich and poor countries has a historical explanation for the colonial era and the power of the Great Power during the Cold War. Absence of good governance Characterized by traits such as working life without regulation and organization, corruption, poor functioning of the judiciary and bureaucracy, war and lack of political will for redistribution policy, are other causes of the increasing global inequality.
"Fortune hunters" are used derogatory about those who want a better life in a richer country. But to hunt for happiness we all do.
"Happy Hunters." Globalization and migration are linked. Alternatives to the existing economic regime are needed that put growth and profit ahead of people's need for safe and decent living conditions and living conditions. Public welfare must be ensured, even outside our own borders. All people should have the opportunity to live a dignified life, and no one should be forced to migrate or flee because of war, conflict or economic disabilities. "Fortune hunters" are used derogatory about those who want a better life in a richer country. But to hunt for happiness we all do. The negative charge in the concept is based on the notion that welfare goods are something vi has a certain amount of, like de can take from us. In 2014, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) summarized the impact of migration in three areas: the labor market, government revenues and economic growth. The main findings show that migrants in Europe accounted for a 70 percent increase in the total workforce. Immigrants fill important niches in both growing and weakened sectors of the economy. In addition, migrants contribute to the flexibility of the labor market. The OECD points out that immigrants contribute more in taxes than they receive in benefits. Of the various immigration groups, working immigrants are the ones who have the most positive impact on government revenues. Employment is, not surprisingly, the decisive factor in migrants' tax contributions. For economic growth, the OECD points out that in addition to increasing the workforce, migrants contribute skills, resources and technological advances. Immigrants are thus not an economic burden for European states, but a good one. Against this background, freedom of movement should apply to all people, including those fleeing poverty.
Fortress Europe. The right to seek asylum must be observed by Norway fulfilling its international obligations with a humane asylum and refugee policy, where the UN Refugee Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are respected, and the recommendations of the UNHCR are followed. The tightening of the migration policy of a number of European states means that the term "Fortress Europe" is more relevant than ever. Norway is part of this – both through the austerity measures adopted by the Government and through our associated membership of Schengen. For 15 years, we have been part of the EU's in principle control-free internal borders and reinforced external borders.
The experience of a European refugee crisis creates fear – a fear that is exploited by right-wing extremist groups. The experience of crisis also brings solidarity: millions of committed people who not only distance themselves from racism and violence, but who make a formidable effort with voluntary relief work. But the solidarity shown by individuals and organizations is unfortunately lacking at the political level. We must find a solution to the refugee crisis that is global and fair.
Iglebæk Christensen is deputy head of Attac Norway. hanneiglebaek@gmail.com
