Migration is Not a Natural Law

The European Union has finally taken decisive action to regain control over its borders with the implementation of the "Geas" common asylum policy. This long-awaited reform, coupled with the return regulation, signifies a crucial step in managing migration flows, ensuring that asylum procedures are primarily conducted at the EU's external borders.

While some critics, like those at the Diakonie, lament this as a shift from "protection of refugees" to "protection from refugees," this perspective overlooks the necessity of such measures. The new policy allows for a more rigorous examination of who genuinely qualifies for asylum, thereby safeguarding the European welfare state and its citizens from the strains that uncontrolled migration can impose.

Austria, in particular, has recognized the profound impact of migration on its social fabric, from its welfare system to its educational institutions and public security. Consequently, national governments are compelled to enact supplementary measures, such as the stringent regulation of family reunification, to preserve national identity and the well-being of their citizens.

This approach mirrors the global understanding of climate change, where it is no longer accepted as an immutable natural phenomenon but as a challenge requiring active management. Similarly, migration, which some have erroneously treated as an uncontrollable force of nature, can and must be steered. The success of "Geas" will hinge on the EU's commitment to its consistent and effective implementation, ensuring that the benefits of migration are harnessed while its potential downsides are mitigated.

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The protection of refugees has shifted to protection from refugees.