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Why Shutting Out Migrants Fuels Smuggling
Europe’s policy of tough measures to stop migrants actually fuels smuggling. It makes irregular migration more expensive and dangerous but does not weaken the smugglers’ networks. A recent study by the Mixed Migration Centre, based on interviews with 80,000 migrants and 450 smugglers , shows that without legal alternatives, Europe is thwarting its own goals.
The Hidden Costs of Global Visa Inequality
Those who are not allowed to travel cannot help shape the future. Visa inequality affects millions of people—yet it often remains invisible. New data reveals just how structurally skewed global mobility really is.
Our representative democracy needs to become more representative
When every second person feels unrepresented by politics, it’s time for change. Based on the Diversity Barometer 2025, our democracy expert Dr. Gordian Haas recommends furthering the development of our democracy.