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Heike Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008]

Family rights should not apply only to citizens but all residents.¹

issue of the right to form a family.²

criticism of the long period time before family re-unification is solved.³

claims that to deny a welcome to migrants is to betray Europe's historical roots.⁴

“We wish to recall that European colonialism – as an important part of its history – can be seen as a root cause of still existing economic, political and cultural domination in various areas throughout the world. For centuries, Europeans have migrated to all parts of the globe, often without any ambition to integrate into existing societies. We recall this history, because it is against this background that many people from other regions in the world meet Europeans. It is important to be aware of this history also when we talk about integration of foreigners into our European societies.”⁵

xenophobia and rascism seen to rise with fears concerning security.⁶]

need for cooperation with countries of origin; fear of loss of residence status if country of origin is visited; issue of pensions.⁷

“A European Union that promotes the freedom of movement and residence inside its borders as one of its guiding principles should not appear as a fortress to the outside world.”⁸

“the “Gastarbeiter” idea of migrants who leave the society after "they have done their job" has proved an illusion. Furthermore, it has been detrimental to integration. Public affirmation – by some politicians – that migrants will only stay for a certain period of time will not lead to the shift in public opinion which is bitterly needed.”⁹

refers to carrier liability as a privatisation of immigration controls.¹⁰

points to tighter border as leading to greater profit for traffickers and greater danger for migrants, thousands of whom have died.¹¹

“more sophisticated control at the EU’s external borders in fact trigger more sophisticated ways of irregular entries, resulting in more trafficking and smuggling and, more importantly, greater risk for persons in need of international protection.”¹²

points to the problem of those having visas being denied entry.¹³

“Many countries of origin make a large profit from the fact that their citizens work abroad and send money home in order to assure the survival of their families and relatives.”¹⁴

1H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 30

2Heike Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 33

3Heike Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 36

4Heike Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 39

5Heike Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 39

6Heike Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 39

7H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 40–41.

8H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 44

9H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 45

10H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 141.

11H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 141.

12H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 154.

13H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 161.

14H Vierling-Ihrig, “Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe on Migration and Asylum” Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe Homepage available online at www.ccme.be [Accessed September 10 2008] 165.