(Un)merkliche Grenzen: (Im)Mobilität während der Pandemie

01.10.2024 , in ((Crises and (Im)mobility Regimes)) , ((Pas de commentaires))
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Im Juni 2002 trat das Freizügigkeitsabkommen zwischen der Schweiz und der EU in Kraft. Seither können sich wirtschaftlich aktive Schweizer*innen und EU-Bürger*innen frei zwischen nationalstaatlichen Grenzen bewegen. Als die COVID-19 Pandemie im März 2020 ausbrach, wurden diese Grenzen zum ersten Mal nach 18 Jahren geschlossen und damit wieder sicht- und ...

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The Quiet Strength of Japan’s Friendship Associations in Supporting Immigrants

25.09.2024 , in ((Politique)) , ((Pas de commentaires))

As Japan grapples with labor shortages and a rapidly aging population, its peri-urban cities increasingly rely on immigrants. Yet, without a cohesive national immigration policy, grassroots organizations like International Friendship Associations (IFAs) quietly provide the only community support for many immigrants. Offering services such as language education and legal guidance, ...

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Climate Migration in South America – Is the Region Prepared for the New Migration Flows?

18.09.2024 , in ((Climate-Induced Migration)) , ((Pas de commentaires))

As a result of climate-induced more frequent and severe natural disasters, many are being forced to leave their homes. South America, with its history of natural disasters and inequality, faces a challenge. But are the countries of the continent prepared for this growing wave of climate migration? A comparison of ...

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