Consultations on Immigration Policies in the European Union

Immigration is again on the European Union's agenda. Current immigration policy is focused on how immigration can help address Europe's labor market & demographic imbalances. The open method of coordination has adopted annual guidelines, which are listed. The role of nongovernmental organizations in immigration is discussed, as is the effect of the 11 Sept 2001 attacks on immigration policy, particularly that related to security concerns. A. Lee