Lesson 11a - International Migration in the UK (EU) Flashcards
Why were immigration restrictions initially relaxed in the 90s?
Labour shortage
Which major European event did the relaxation of restrictions coincide with?
Collapse of Communism
Huge number of people in desire of work + wage
Which significant EU event took place in 2004?
Membership of A8 nations
8 formerly communist nations integrated into EU
Citizens able to access full benefit + free movement
How many Poles have arrived in the UK since 2004?
600,000
Who were the A2 nations + when did they join the EU?
Bulgaria + Romania
2007
How did the global recession of 2008 affect migration?
Demand + job vacancies reduced
Rising unemployment
Government made it more difficult for non EU migrants to enter - work visa required
What did the 2011 census data show regarding the rate of immigration to the UK?
England had 7.3 million foreign born citizens.
This accounted for 13% of population
Which nations are the main suppliers of migrants to the UK?
Poland, Germany, Ireland
Flight from conflict - Syria, Iraq, Somalia
What are the UK’s most significant/attractive pull factors?
Prospect of job + decent wage
