Indian Immigrants in the European Union: “Europe of Knowledge” and Immigration Legislations
Author Name
Sasmita Mohanty (Independent Researcher)
Author Address
Sasmita Mohanty (Independent Researcher)
Keywords
Indian Immigrants in the European Union, Europe of Knowledge, Immigration Legislations
Abstract
The structural transformation in the world order in the past few decades opening up of market capitalism has led to rapid transformation in regional boundaries and blocs. Migration has been a constant phenomenon in the light of this liberal capitalism where occupational geographical mobility is norm. Though Indian Migrants into Europe have a colonial history, the more recent migrations are hastened by labour shortages in the highly industrialized countries in Europe and also perceived higher economic and social benefits. European states are currently struggling with not only issues of asylum seekers but also allegations of racial discrimination against immigrants. This paper deals with the issues and challenges faced by immigrants of Indian origin. The European Union has different levels of immigration policies adopted by member states differently. In the light of recent episodes on Brexit, The European Union’s Immigration policies have surfaced again. This paper seeks to show how different EU nations, through legislations have dealt with immigrations and what impact have they had on Indian migrants in the EU. Post Lisbon agenda the EU is striving to be a leader in the new global knowledge economy. In this endeavour it needs migrants from India to bridge the gap in the knowledge workers. It is believed that it is impossible for the EU to tackle issues relating to ‘Europe of Knowledge’ until it brings common laws relating to anti-discrimination, nationality and immigration.
Conference
International Conference on "Global Migration: Rethinking Skills, Knowledge and Culture"