Immigration Reform European Style

It is obvious that the movement of people is a global phenomenon.  Many other nations grapple with the same issues concerning immigration that the U.S. does.  This week, the French National Assembly passed a controversial bill tightening entry conditions for the relatives of immigrants living in France. Under the legislation, the relatives will have to prove they are solvent financially and can speak French.

In Spain, the government has sought to try to stem the flow of illegal migration from Africa by airing emotional television announcements. The media campaign is to run for six weeks and has begun in Senegal. The aim of the campaign is to discourage potential migrants from attempting the dangerous 12-day voyage by boat to the Canary Islands.   Click here for the full BBC story and links to video clips of the ads.

KJ