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How to Win on Immigration

Release Date: 2025-08-12
Media: Foreign Affairs
Summary: The article examines the global rise in anti-immigration sentiment and argues that effective, targeted immigration policies are key to sustaining public support. In the U.S., Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election on a hardline immigration platform reflects a broader trend seen in Europe and the U.K., where even center-left governments have adopted tougher measures under pressure from the far right. Public concerns often focus less on the total number of immigrants and more on whether newcomers visibly benefit the country—by filling labor shortages, boosting the economy, or addressing regional needs.

Humanitarian-based policies, such as Sweden’s broad refugee acceptance without economic selectivity, have fueled social tension and right-wing populism. By contrast, Canada’s transparent points-based system prioritizes skilled workers and aligns with economic needs, maintaining high immigration levels with strong public backing.

The article recommends targeted, transparent policies: skills- and demand-based selection, rapid work authorization, measurable benefits, regional visa programs, and bilateral labor agreements. These approaches can also be applied to humanitarian admissions by ensuring quick labor market integration and shared costs between government, communities, and employers. Ultimately, immigration policy succeeds politically when citizens can clearly see it serving national interests.
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