We’re proud to unveil our latest policy paper, offering a bold vision for Europe – where migration policy strengthens communities, protects jobs, and respects human dignity.

1.  What’s in it?

• A plan to protect workers and stabilise communities without putting locals and newcomers against each other.
  
• Solutions that tackle the root causes of forced migration—wars, economic exploitation, and climate chaos.
• Policies that reject fear-mongering and prioritise fairness for all.

Migration shouldn’t be about “us vs. them.” It’s about building strong, united communities that thrive together.

2.  Key Proposals

2.1.  Fairness for host communities:

• Allocate resources to areas hosting migrants to strengthen public services like housing, education, and healthcare.
• Promote local job creation through community-led cooperatives, benefiting both locals and newcomers.
• Engage communities in participatory decision-making to facilitate community-wide participation in decisions that impact their lives

2.2.  Dignity for migrants:

• End dehumanising practices like detention and border militarisation.
  
• Replace migrant camps with dignified reception centres integrated into local communities.
• Ensure migrants have access to fair wages, housing, healthcare, and education. 

2.3.  Tackling root causes:

• Hold European governments accountable for policies that drive displacement, including exploitative trade agreements, climate injustice, waging wars or supporting dictators.
  
• Transition from militarised borders to humanitarian support, focusing on saving lives and offering safe, legal pathways for migration.

2.4.  Economic and climate justice:

• Transform current trade practices into balanced partnerships that prioritise social, environmental, and economic justice
  
• Commit to green transitions that do not exploit resources or displace vulnerable communities.

2.5.  A balanced approach:

• Recognise and address concerns about job security and community strain by prioritising policies that create stability and opportunity for all.

2.6. We need your help

Do you know of a debate, event, or forum where these ideas can make an impact? Let us know. Contact us via policy@diem25.org

READ THE FULL MIGRATION PAPER HERE

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