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Almost a month ago the European Union celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Treaty of Rome was signed on 25 March 1957, which established the European Economic Community (EEC) with six member Countries. More Countries joined so creating a larger trading bloc where goods and services could move freely between Countries. This led to significant economic benefits within the EEC.
The Policy Network, and international think tank dedicated to "promoting progressive policies and the renewal of social democracy," has released a large pamphlet with many articles related to migration and integration within Europe. The articles are penned by a wide variety of authors - mostly researchers, economists, and members of European government.
The United Kingdoms Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) allows farmers and other agricultural producers to employ a limited number of migrant workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) seasonally.
Canada is set to deport another ex-member of the KGB. Givi Abramishvili, 70, rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the Soviet Union's infamous KGB. He has been living in Canada for the last eight years.
The United Kingdom's Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne, announced a timetable for the country's new points-based immigration system during a visit to Australia, which uses as similar system.
"Migration has to support Britain's national interests," he said, later adding that the government wanted more robust control of borders but "not a barricade."
The Japan Times reported on a conference sponsored by the European Commission in Hakone, Japan, where European Union and Japanese officials stated that Japan could look to the EU for ideas on formulating a strategic immigration policy as the nation deals with impending labor shortages.