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Challenges of Irregular Immigration in Southern Europe

Explore the complex issue of irregular migrants in Southern Europe, with a focus on Malta's situation, as discussed by Maltese Foreign Minister Michael Frendo. Understand the discrepancies in interpreting refugee status between UNHCR and the Maltese government. Delve into the legal and societal implications of irregular immigration in the region.

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Challenges of Irregular Immigration in Southern Europe

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  1. EDMIDI IP 2008 Irregular Immigrants in the Space Between Law and Society in Southern Europe David Zammit University of Malta 26 June 2008

  2. Maltese Foreign Minister July2006 • Maltese Foreign Minister Michael Frendo said "Relatively speaking, 967 illegal immigrants in Malta translate into the arrival of 135,380 in Italy, 145,050 in France, 96,700 in Spain and 198,235 in Germany. This is the magnitude of the problem of illegal immigration in Malta where the population density is 1,200 per square kilometre."

  3. Year Total No of Boat People 2000 24 2001 55 2002 1686 2003 502 2004 1388 2005 1,822 2006 (up to July) 967

  4. UNHCR UNDERSTANDING Refugee status is acknowledged by states and not granted. States which sign the Geneva Convention are legally obliged to grant refugee status to deserving applicants VERNACULAR INTERPRETATION Refugee status is “granted” by the Maltese State which is generous in this regard The table below compares how UNHCR & Maltese Govt. understand refugee status:

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