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Migration is a reality in todays European Union (EU). Today, approximately 37 million persons born outside the EU reside in the EU, making around 7% of its total population, and further flows of migration will likely remain a feature of the 21st century. It is therefore imperative that effective policies for the integration of third-country immigrants are developed in the EU. The issues of immigration and integration have been politically sensitive across Europe, particularly in the aftermath of increase in the flows of refugees over the last few years. According to a Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in November 2017, immigration is seen as the most important issue facing the EU, cited by nearly a fourth (39%) of respondents, after peaking in Autumn 2015 (58%). To address both the challenges of integration and EU citizens concerns about the ability of their countries to manage these challenges, the EU has taken steps to further support Member States in their integration policies, even if the latter retain primary competence in this domain. While the needs of migrants may differ depending on their reason for coming to the EU, many Member States face similar challenges with respect to integration that can more effectively be addressed with the policy, operational and financial support of the EU. In order to better understand how the EU institutions can work with Member States and other actors to respond to the challenges of integration, it is necessary to have a clearer understanding of public opinion on the issue. In addition, it is crucial to understand how views differ across the Member States, as well as across socio-demographic groups and depending on existing interactions and ties with immigrants. This survey uses a new set of questions specifically tailored to measure the attitudes of Europeans towards immigration and the integration of non-EU immigrants.
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