Migration Law, Policy and Human Rights: The Impact of Crisis in Europe

Migration is a complex societal challenge that has a profound impact on Europe. This book analyses the law and policy of migration in the European Union (EU) and its relationship to understandings of the EU as an international human rights actor. It examines the role of crisis in determining the priorities of migration policy and the impact political exigencies have on the rights of migrants. The EU's pursuit of a holistic approach to managing migration in crisis indicates problems with EU solidarity and raises questions about the EU as an international human rights actor.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Migration is a multifaceted societal challenge that encompasses a wide range of factors, including war, climate change, human rights abuses, and economic opportunities. It poses significant challenges for governments and societies alike, as it involves the facilitation of border crossings by illicit industries and the processing and integration of new arrivals. These challenges have had a profound impact on Europe, raising questions about central values of solidarity and human rights.

This book aims to analyze the law and policy of migration in the European Union (EU) and its relationship to understandings of the EU as an international human rights actor. It examines the role of crisis in determining the priorities of migration policy and the impact of political exigencies on the rights of migrants.

The book adopts a governmentality approach to critique discourse, deconstructing the idea of a holistic approach to explore notions of wellness, resilience, responsibilization, and externalization. It problematizes the EU Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice as a "home" and explores the challenges posed by the pursuit of a holistic approach to managing migration in crisis.

The empirical findings in the book contribute to theorizing the migration crisis using adaptable conceptual tools. Under this form of governance, migration becomes a phenomenon to be treated, with the aim of ameliorating its symptoms.

This book will be of interest to students, scholars, policymakers, commentators, and activists in the fields of the EU, migration, and human rights. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of migration and its implications for the future of Europe and the world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032244570