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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 8yrs agoActive 3wks ago

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

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 @9ZFWZ3Fanswered…3wks3W

Reduction on the amount of migrants that are accepted until the current immigrants have been properly integrated into Society.

 @9CL9FLWLeftanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, its necessary to balance out high migrant pressure in countries like Italy and Greece while other countries take in no immigrants. This is more humanitarian and efficient option.

 @8QQQLJBSweden Democratsanswered…4yrs4Y

Countries should decide for themselves and the EU should keep out of how many migrants come to each member state.

 @952R2DSanswered…2yrs2Y

Sweden will benefit from immigration. The question is more a matter of what will benefit both Sweden and the immigrants themselves and seek the balance the moves Sweden forward.

 @94B7KBGSweden Democratsanswered…2yrs2Y

States should choose themselves

 @92LTN7Ganswered…3yrs3Y

No, the EU should not decide how many migrants a country should or shouldn’t take.

 @8XPWNCQanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but add education level, or employment history, as a separate criteria/quota.

 @8RZ8XRYSweden Democratsanswered…4yrs4Y

Sweden should decide immigration to Sweden

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Would you support a migrant quota if it meant aiding those in desperate need or escaping conflict?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What are the moral implications of countries having to accept a certain number of migrants?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How could the distribution of migrants across countries affect relationships between different nations?

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

Each country should decide for themselves.

 @4SNPK4Banswered…3yrs3Y

This question is ambiguous, it might be asking about requiring countries to allow in a certain minimum amount of migrants, or a certain maximum amount. I am in general in favor of removing barriers to migration.

 @7TBHR2C from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this could decrease the number of immigrants allowed into the country

 @vayect from Maine  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as long as it is a reasonable amount

 @tomjolly66 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

No, it should be up to each country.

 @ThomasJ249 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

No, individual countries should decide.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, it should be up to individual nations.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Is it fair for all countries to have a uniform migrant quota, regardless of their size or economy?

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Could a migrant quota system affect your country's culture and social dynamics?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think a government should balance its responsibility to its citizens and to global humanitarian needs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel if your country was required to accept a certain number of migrants every year?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of having a set number for migrant intake?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways might a mandatory migrant quota challenge or enhance your community's values?

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How might your personal job prospects or education opportunities be influenced by an influx of migrants?

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