chapter 1

1. How can international migration be seen as a solution according to the authors? As a problem?

2. What is the difference between international migration and EU mobility?

3. What is a TCN?

4. What is new and distinct about the post cold-war context?

5. What is a key component of the Treaty of Rome?

6. Which countries are often referred to as new countries of immigration?

7. Do EU policies cover all aspects of migration and asylum?

Chapter 2

Migration and Migration Policy in Europe

1. Define labor migration.

2. What is the main migration pattern of the 'old countries' of migration, such as Britain & (West) Germany?

3. What does the author mean by 'irregular immigration'?

4. What were / are the rights of migrants defined as 'temporary' or 'seasonal'?

5. What were the highlights of the Geneva Convention? (Three or four points)

6. Which population is generally identified as the most problematic in terms of integration?

7. Define 'securitization'.

Chapter 3

The EU Dimensions of Migration and Asylum Policy

1. What are the highlights of the Lisbon Treaty?

2. What are the main EU institutions? Identify one role of the Commission and of the Parliament.

3. Define Schengen.

4. What is the relationship between Schengen and the Amsterdam Treaty?

Chapter 4

Labour Migration

1. How much is the EU involved in migration policies for TCN's?

2. What does the author mean by zero immigration policies plus exceptions?

3. What is the economic argument regarding borders?

4. What are the A8 countries? What does that mean?

5. How do the 'new' immigration countries, such as Spain and Italy manage migration?

6. What is a 'blue card'?

7. What is the EU's logic behind having very little role in TCN issues?