In 2015 the European Commission proposed a plan that called for for allocating asylum seekers across the EU, based on each country’s gross domestic product, unemployment rate, total population and the number of refugees already taken in by each country. The British government opposed the quotas and insisted that migrants who didn’t qualify for asylum should be sent back. “It’s important that people picked up in the Mediterranean can be taken back to Africa,” U.K. Home Secretary Theresa May told Sky News.
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@8XNJ4PL3yrs3Y
@9PWDD5L 5mos5MO
No , migrants should be allowed in if they are given work visas. The EU must be stricter on non contributing migrants
@9P7T76T5mos5MO
The eu needs to see where they can allocate immigrants to places that align with their religion. Either go back to your own country or go to a neighbouring one
@8W8VWDF3yrs3Y
We are not part of the EU so they cannot create a quota for us.
@9PWZQWZ5mos5MO
The EU should help countries that face high levels of immigration with a burden-sharing mechanism. However, this does not solve the immigration problems. Developed countries must provide aid to the countries where immigration originated from.
@9PSWM8HConservative5mos5MO
Immigration should not be for economic reasons only for those escaping death. And a cap should be put on the numbers according to the size of the recipient country.
@9PPPFXD5mos5MO
Each country should be obligated to take some but world circumstances constantly change so this should be taken into consideration as should the needs of each country
@9PNQ6TC5mos5MO
As long as it is relative to each country, eg. Some countries do have the space and need for more citizens, and they should not be allowed to reject refugees and other immigrants without adequate reason.
@9PNPMJQ5mos5MO
The UK and the EU should work with the rest of the world to STOP certain countries being at war, in poverty, being awful places
@9PM2DJM5mos5MO
We don't owe the world a thing. If the migrant is a skilled worker and they follow the law, then its fine by me
@9PLDFFSConservative5mos5MO
The U.K. should impose its own quota we are one of the smallest countries and are already at capacity
I believe the EU should adopt a flexible approach to migrant quotas that respects both the economic needs of member states and the humanitarian considerations of migration. Rather than rigid quotas, a system that allows for strategic allocation based on labour market demands, integration capacity, and humanitarian imperatives would be more effective. This approach should prioritise integration, economic contribution, and respect for human rights, ensuring that migrants can contribute positively to host societies while also receiving adequate support and opportunities for integration.
@9992HTR 5mos5MO
No, this is government overreach, but each individual nation should be encouraged to pursue reasonable immigration policy.
@9QPYSLQ5mos5MO
If a person can bring something benificial to the country they should be let in. If they can provide nothing they should not be
UK has too many immigrants (legal & illegal). We need to start deporting any immigrants who refuse to sufficiently contribute in a positive way to our society ie jobless, criminal record etc
@9QJ93J7Liberal Democrat5mos5MO
The countries where the migrants are leaving, need the situation to improve in their country to enable them to live in a stable environment not feeling the need to emigrate for financial reasons
@9QFHQYM5mos5MO
Enforcing a requirement to bring in others from different countries is dumb, it encourages both not bettering aid to getting natives into work and keeping countries at war, in war, forcing more refugees/migrants
@9QDKMQ45mos5MO
The EU can do what they want as we are no linger part of it their stances are of no consequence to the UK, who should be protecting its borders being flooded with illegal immigrants because the infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point as it is eg. The NHS can’t cope and a bigger population would create even more dificulties.
France, for example, has land in abundance & a similar population to that of the UK yet allows the immigrants to come to the UK with no resistance!
@9Q9VXQQ5mos5MO
Yes, based on size of country and whether available resources can support increased population. I.E is there enough hospital spaces, schools etc
@9Q8BJ6FIndependent5mos5MO
No, That should be for the countries to decide based on their infrastructure to facilitate the numbers
@9Q7JYSF5mos5MO
The EU should not be able to control British immigration policy. Freedom of movement across the EU is a security risk and puts pressure on public services
@9Q2C3825mos5MO
Yes but based on the size of the country and available resources and infrastructures of the countries
@9PZL3SY5mos5MO
No, the UNHCR is the best system for Asylum-seekers while legal or illegal migration should be dealt with thorough the legislative system of the EU or Nation State.
@9PXWJPL5mos5MO
The EU should not be in a position to determine quotas. The quotas should be determined by the sovereign country.
@9PFL9ND5mos5MO
No, we should be able to set our own limits, e at a relatively small island nation. Immigrants who get to the UK have already broken international immigration laws by not stopping at the 1st country they arrive in.
@9NZ7TZH6mos6MO
Economic Migration should be capped at a sensible amount to give natives a fair chance, asylum seekers should be helped where this does not negatively impact society as a whole.
@9D3WWPD1yr1Y
No, that decision should be a decision made by the countries (and people) themselves, even in spite of the EU status they may have
@9PQ4Q6J5mos5MO
Maybe. But this needs to be paired with aggressive climate repair and reparation policies to mitigate against the increasing need to migrate.
Yes, as long as families can stay together. It's cruel to separate a family when they're already far from their homes.
@9P8YLXC5mos5MO
They should not have to as the people or Europe are sick to death of immigrants also. Politicians should carry out what the people want and protect the country
@9P82RLT5mos5MO
It needs to be tailored to what each coutry's echonomy is able to process without sacrificing current citizen's quality of life
@9P7MM3H5mos5MO
No, we shouldn't have quotas on migrants generally but we should have minimum quotas for refugees to ensure all countries play their part fairly.
I think it should not be any country in europes responsibility to deal with migrants they should be sent home exactly where they came from and not allowed in Europe
@9MH2DYS6mos6MO
Yes, but this should vary based on each countries ability to process and take them in rather than off economic situation
@9M6L2JY7mos7MO
Yes, based on the size and population of the country taking into consideration the available infrastructure to support
@9LKVTYD7mos7MO
Impose a quota of migrants per country size. To be equal but not overtaking of indigenous people of origin to keep original culture of country. Immigrants must live the rules of thr indigenous beliefs if that country.
@9LFPJP48mos8MO
Yes but it needs to consider the number of people per habitatable square km ready living in the country.
@9JHYPPS10mos10MO
No, the EU should abolish its supranational elements, reinstate border checks and 'EU' countries should only permit free movement by citizens of other 'EU' countries, subject to the approval of their own citizens.
@9JDNGYD10mos10MO
I think a quota should be enacted in accordance with each country's government and what specific quota THEY set.
@9HRL8FFLiberal Democrat11mos11MO
It entirely depends on what that quota is, if it's to ensure that the UK is fairly accepting immigrants yes, if it's to decrease immigration, no.
@9GZW49CConservative1yr1Y
No, the eu is violating the sovereignty of European peoples. It’s is trying to commit national and racial suicide. It’s ridiculous putting others peoples and races ahead of your own
@9FJDTR31yr1Y
This should be up to individual countries
@9FJ452P1yr1Y
Not for the UK. None of their business
@9FDZHZN1yr1Y
The EU has too much power, it is supposed to be democratic.
@9F3SPQ31yr1Y
No, but we should allow in as many migrants as feasible.
@9DMY6KF1yr1Y
It's up to what the country does as each countries has different laws of quotas.
@9D4Z9KC1yr1Y
The EU should have no say in our immigration
@9PP89J25mos5MO
Any number of migrants should be able to access work and housing in any country, without a restriction on numbers
@9PL3D4P5mos5MO
I think they are here for a reason, usually because it is unsafe where they are. Are there other options where they can go rather than being “sent back”
@9NZF9FC6mos6MO
Where countries citizens historically cause trouble that should be more restricted than those that do not.
@9MY3HGG6mos6MO
No, the country of origin should be made to contribute to countries having to take in substantial immigrants
@9LWFV657mos7MO
The countries within the EU should be allowed to choose their own quotas, if any, of migrants to take in.
@9LQH3MDConservative7mos7MO
Economic migration should be based on skills needs/age etc as it is in Australia/NZ. This will change over time so quotas are slightly irrelevant here. However, more needs to be done to prevent illegal migrants entering.
@9G5MCLJ1yr1Y
Yes, but quota must be reasonable and countries that take more will be offered rewards and subsidies.
@9DJSMVN1yr1Y
Yes but asylum seekers should be different
@9D9DL471yr1Y
This should be based by person. Skilled workers and those who already know English should be prioritised, people who have a willingness to learn and be successful should be given a lot of support
@9D8DQBP1yr1Y
No, it should be up to each individual country
@9D7RG2W1yr1Y
@9D7GRBK1yr1Y
Yes, but extend to all members of the Council of Europe
@9PCGLSSConservative5mos5MO
As we are no longer a Member, and vetoed the Shengen accord, we should have absolutely no interference in our decisions to allow who we wish to have here. The EU should not interfere with the public and national safety of a nation. This is sacrosanct to the national sovereignty of a nation.
@9P44DZQ5mos5MO
No we have already taken our fair share. I thought immigrants were supposed to be removed in one of their neighbouring countries so why do they end up here
@9NXHSGB6mos6MO
The EU should ship them offshore to an EU offshore territory like French Guiana while processing their applications.
@9NTZ4NZ6mos6MO
I believe there should be an international treaty on immigration that takes into account current GDP and proximity to the immigrants home
@9NN3C7V6mos6MO
It should depend who they are e and what’s their story to know if they could join the country or not
@9N3TYR36mos6MO
Western nations have a duty of care to those directly or indirectly displaced by Western activities.
@9MQVJQY6mos6MO
No, each country should be allowed to consider what they are capable of settling without causing major upsets to the existing infrastructure and population. An external body may take this into account, but also, may decide not to.
@9FPVMV91yr1Y
depends on the country that they come from
@9FMG6531yr1Y
I believe that migrants have the right to any country they choose to feel safe, however if the country cannot afford economically they can decide when they believe in a limit.
@9NLLZ666mos6MO
We should implement the same as Australia, a points system. Our borders need to close, start taking care of our own people rather than giving everything for free to people from other countries
@9G2F4Q51yr1Y
Only if it a fair quota, a lot of places are over populated and don't have the infrastructure to support their own citizens such as UK
Yes, but for refugees only
@9BY3YM72yrs2Y
It depends on why they are coming
@9BT6PRP2yrs2Y
There should be an even spread across nations
@9BKY35C2yrs2Y
No, we should leave and ignore the EU
@9B9CQC22yrs2Y
Too complex for a yes or no answer.
@9B84XHJ2yrs2Y
We should ban all immigration until we sort things out.
@99WVTY52yrs2Y
No, the EU should no power over everything and should be disbanded
@97ZF76V2yrs2Y
If they are economic migrants yes but not if they are fleeing persecution
@96PZ34R2yrs2Y
We are not in the EU anymore we should not have to adhere to their rules.
@96NLH6P2yrs2Y
That is the decision of EU member countries not Britain.
@96N7ZNQ2yrs2Y
Yes and the EU should be abolished
@96ML8S22yrs2Y
I see the reasons for both sides and simply can't decide
@96BBM9N2yrs2Y
No, the EU shouldn't regulate a sovereign nation's border: that is the job of the legislative government/Home Secretary that was elected by the people to control the border.
@95PWV9R2yrs2Y
Yes, but it should be dependant on the country is able to give them better living conditions or has any spare capacity.
@95NZHLT2yrs2Y
this should be based on the countries ability to take and give reasonable living conditions to the migrants
@95G3W3D2yrs2Y
No opinion, a matter for member countries of the EU.
@94GSXM42yrs2Y
No, it should be the decision of the individual country
@948C72CLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Not just across the EU but across the globe. An international body should have the authority to determine annual quotas to countries across the world. Refugee crisis' in particular should not fall entirely on the shoulders of Europe.
@9488NR52yrs2Y
No, unless an international crisis is occuring
It is dependent on the state or other country's and war time
@93W32T62yrs2Y
Should be up to the public of the country
@93VGXT32yrs2Y
No, I support freedom of movement
@93R4GT32yrs2Y
Yes, but this must be agreed to by each nation individually.
@93HXDJ62yrs2Y
The EU should impose quotas on EU member states
@93B253P2yrs2Y
@938XSSS2yrs2Y
No, unless the population of a country gets out of hand due to immigrant overload
@92YXDMQ3yrs3Y
every country should help migrants as much as they can
We should be allowing as many migrants as possible, especially asylum seekers, and not treat them as just a number or quota to fill.
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