Migrants and Refugees Alessandro Santi and Agnese Foresto
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Migrants and Refugees Alessandro Santi and Agnese Foresto 2 A
“Immigrate” and “emigrate” are two words that have similar meanings and can be easily confused. The differences between the two are subtle but important. • When to use MIGRATE : To migrate is to move from one country or region and settle in another. “Migrate” does not require moving into foreign land; it just implies moving.
• When To Use IMMIGRATE: To immigrate is to enter and settle in a foreign country, leaving a past home. “Immigrate” implies a permanent move and applies only to people. “Immigrate” means an individual or group of people have moved into a new, foreign country.
• In 2014 Germany reported 884. 9 thousand immigrants The United Kingdom 632. 0 thousand France 339. 9 thousand. • In 2014 Spain reported 400. 4 thousand emigrants Germany 324. 2 thousand The United Kingdom 319. 1 thousand France 294. 1 thousand. A total of 15 of the EU Member States reported more immigration than emigration.
• In the last 2 years (2015 -2016), Europe has experienced the greatest mass movement of people since the Second World War. More than 1 million refugees and migrants have arrived in the European Union, the large majority of them fleeing from war and terror in Syria and other troubled countries.
