Open AccessExternalities of the EU Immigration and Asylum Policy: The Case of Ukraine
Author(s) -
Lyubov Zhyznomirska
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
review of european and russian affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1718-4835
DOI - 10.22215/rera.v2i2.169
Subject(s) - european union , order (exchange) , immigration , economic justice , externality , security policy , freedom of movement , border security , irregular migration , political science , business , eu countries , international trade , illegal immigrants , economic policy , economics , law , computer security , economic geography , finance , computer science , microeconomics
Since the 1990s, the EU has been gradually transferring to neighbouring countries parts of the burden of securing its internal order from illegal migrants, terrorists, criminal groups and other “threats.” It has done so using policy transfers and foreign relations mechanisms. The European Union, seeking to create an “area of freedom, security, and justice” in the region, exports the burden of migration management to its neighbouring countries and thus creates security threats – if not real then perceived – for these countries. The case of Ukraine demonstrates that EU policies of shifting the burden of international migration management to its neighbours can destabilize the societal security of countries that lack the experience and instruments to effectively deal with migration. Rather than shifting the burden of responsibility to the neighbouring states, the EU should prioritize co-operation and assistance to expand the area of freedom, justice and security on the European continent.