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Is Ignorance Really Bliss? Germany's Labour Migration Policy

  • Date
  • July 1, 2004

Using the example of Germany, this article attempts to show how a denial of being a destination for third-country nationals and the poor regulation of current immigration policies make it difficult to assess migration levels and flows. This lack of assessment may in turn be partly responsible for the hesitation that seems to surround the badly needed reforms, causing further delays.

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