Author: Fatima Zafar

Pluralism and multiculturalism were once core principles of European society. However, the tide is now shifting. There is a notable rise in anti-immigrant sentiment among Europeans, leaving Europe at a crossroads: to be an inclusive society or an exclusive community.  This insight examines the evolving sentiment towards immigrants in Europe, exploring the causes, policy changes and potential consequences. Figure 1: Total Immigrants entering Europe Source: IOM Within the European context, immigrants and refugees are distinctly different, but these categories are often blurred in public discourse. According to the EU laws, which are followed by most European states, immigrants are people…