MIGRATION AND REFUGEE FLOW TO EUROPE: MIGRATION POLICY OF REGIONAL STATES

Abstract

The European region is currently experiencing the highest influx of migration, with the number of
individuals entering through both legal and illegal means rising significantly. This influx is not only a result of the
higher levels of prosperity and industrial development in Europe compared to other regions but also reflects major
trends amidst various global phenomena. Migration has been a recurring topic in the European region, not only in
history but also in contemporary external and internal policies, revealing its own methods and tactics. With the
increasing number of migrants in Europe, migration is receiving significant attention, with extensive discussions on
its causes, consequences, and implications. Understanding where migrants and refugees originate is crucial. This
article examines how migration to the region has evolved over different periods and in various political and economic
contexts, including its beginnings, consequences, and the initial policies of regional states regarding migration, as
well as subsequent changes. It provides a historical perspective on European states' approaches, indicating longterm trends and evolutionary changes. The conclusion emphasizes the complexity of migration as a pressing issue.