Inmigrantes: nos necesitan y los necesitamos
Exigir al menos ocho meses de residencia previa en el país de destino neutraliza por completo el “efecto llamada”
In recent images from Ceuta's border, the public debate has been directed towards the urgent assistance response. However, the migratory phenomenon should not be solely focused on it as a fleeting crisis or emergency at the point of arrival. It is important to highlight the underlying economic and political forces that drive the triggering causes of such crises.
In 2026, Spain has once again placed the management of irregularity at the center of the international stage, not just in the last few weeks following a massive influx of migrants to Ceuta, but also prior to the summer with a temporary regularization program to facilitate migrant labor incorporation in sectors facing a shortage of workforce.
To move beyond the current situation, reference should be made to two studies that provide empirical evidence related to both topics. The first focuses on the factors behind asylum requests in developed countries, while the second examines the impact of granting legal status to migrants in destination.
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