Migration in Europe

Abstract

The paper presents the main aspects of migration in the European Union and the influence on population changes. A few aspects regarding this major subject were analysed, like the immigrants, the non-national population, foreign-born population, and acquisition of citizenship in 28 European Union countries. At the end of the paper, the conclusions show the main changes that appear or could appear in the population structure. Also, the possible changes are specified for both sides involved, the countries of origin and the countries of destination, like unemployment or the lack of labor force, demographic indicators changes, and possible social problems