Policy/Law
In the EU, migrants can only apply for asylum after doing this on EU territory.
What is setting foot on the soil?
This country received over 1 million asylum seekers in 2015–2016, mostly via open borders
What is Germany?
This country built an 18-foot border fence with heat-sensing cameras to prevent migrant crossings.
What is Hungary?
In 2023, this Polish leader returned to power and maintained a tough stance on migration, gaining unexpected support from the EU.
Who is Donald Tusk?
This Danish law allows the state to confiscate valuables from asylum seekers to cover costs.
What is the Jewelry Law?
Migrants from Turkey often used this route to reach Greece during the crisis.
What is the Eastern Mediterranean route?
These two Spanish enclaves in North Africa are common entry points for migrants trying to reach Europe.
What are Melilla and Ceuta?
This neighboring country has been accused of engaging in hybrid warfare by encouraging migrants to cross into Poland.
What is Belarus?
Germany suspended this EU regulation during the crisis, allowing asylum without first landing in the country.
What is the Dublin Procedure?
Migrants crossing from North Africa into Italy typically use this migration route.
What is the Central Mediterranean route?
In April 2015, the number of migrants from Libya who drowned in a single boat accident prompted EU naval action. (+/- 20)
What is 800?
50% of the migrants coming through Belarus into Poland come from this country?
What is Iraq (Kurdistan)?
Under Denmark’s rules, permanent residents must live in the country for this many years before applying for citizenship.
What is 8 years? Bonus: Increase to 13 years if you’ve used the welfare system, and 6 years if you’re married to a Danish citizen
Sweden previously allowed migrants to gain permanent residency after 3–6 years, earning it this nickname.
What is a humanitarian superpower?
This term refers to the EU’s strategy of relying on non-member countries like Turkey and Libya to control migration before it reaches European borders.
What is border externalization?
The number of Polish troops currently deployed at the Polish-Lithuanian border? (+/- 100)
What is 15,000 troops?
This EU military operation aimed to combat migrant smuggling, patrol European waters and seizing vessels.
What is Operation Sophia?
This phrase was used by Angela Merkel to reassure the German public of their ability to handle the migration crisis.
What is “Wir schaffen das” (We can manage this)?
Name three methods used by European states to stop or slow the flow of migration and citizenship approval.
1. Strict residency requirements (e.g., 8 years in Denmark)
2. Citizenship ceremonies
3. Increased border/naval security operations?
The number of intercepted migration attempts at the Polish border between July 21 - November 21
What is 32,000?