1. Immigration Policies and the Economy in Europe Case Studies of Spain, France, Germany and Austria LCDR Jenny Jones, USN NS 3041 28 August 2007

2. Current Discussion To what extent has immigration affected the economies of Spain, France, Germany and Austria? To what extent have economic considerations dictated immigration policies in Europe? Immigration and the economy in Europe –Foreigners comprise too much of the population –Foreigners are needed to fill needed jobs in Europe

3. History of Immigration in Europe

4. Signing of the Treaty of Rome 1957

5. Schengen Convention 1985 and Agreement 1995

6. Maastricht Treaty of 1993

18. Productivity of Workers

19. Cross-country differences in real income per capita, and their sources, 2002 Gap with respect to USA, %

20. Spain

21. Germany

22. Austria

23. France

24. Conclusion Europe needs foreign workers Primary Immigration Reasons are: –Work –Reuniting Families Integration of immigrants is an issue EU and Country Policies are important The economy effects immigration policies & immigration policies effect the economy At Last Proof that the Chicken Came Before The Egg cartoonstock.com

25. Questions and Discussion