The issues of migration processes in the Nordic countries

Abstract

This academic paper is dedicated to analyze the issue of the migration process in the Nordic countries, and these countries’ positions in settling this crisis. The main purpose of immigrants who live in these countries is to provide themselves with good conditions of life, protection of the rights of refugees and socio-economic support on the state level. However, the Scandinavian countries are unhappy with a large number of migrants. Unlike Sweden, the Danish government one after another has tried to tighten the rules for migrants from non-EU countries, starting this work even for a few years until current influx of refugees. In this case the access to the generous system of social benefits has been limited, it became more difficult to obtain the right of residence and bring family members, and stringent exams in language and culture have been introduced. Migration crisis is becoming more prolonged, and even the most tolerant countries in Europe are beginning to carry out anti-immigration policies. It is argued that migration crisis requires solutions based on a common immigration policy across Europe.
Key words: European Union, Northern Europe, Scandinavian nations, migration, refugees.