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EU-27 migration: a new chapter

Restrictions on Romanians and Bulgarians living and working in the UK expire in January 2014. With migration from Eastern Europe set to move up the political agenda in the coming 12 months, this series looks at the issue from British, Romanian and Bulgarian perspectives
  • European passport holders at a British airport

    What can Cameron really do about Bulgarian and Romanian immigration?

    Robert Rowthorn

    Robert Rowthorn: With EU law protecting migrants, the best response would be to adjust to these inflows and minimise their negative impact

  • Traian Basescu

    Romanians aren't about to 'invade' Britain – so stop the negative campaign

    Sandra Pralong
    Sandra Pralong: EU27 migration – a new chapter: Britain's image in Romania is positive, but the EU's lifting of labour restrictions is unlikely to lead to mass immigration
  • Polish building site workers

    The success of the eastern EU enlargement debunks current fears

    John O'Brennan
    John O'Brennan: EU-27 migration – a new chapter: Migrants from new member states in 2004 and 2007 alleviated labour shortages with no negative impact on wages or conditions
  • building site

    Regulate the gangmasters exploiting Bulgarian and Romanian workers

    Steve Murphy
    Steve Murphy: EU-27 migration – a new chapter: Romanians and Bulgarians are already here, 'self-employed' and used in the construction industry by unscrupulous employers
  • Alan Travis

    Romanian and Bulgarian migrants: don't forget about the fruitpickers

    Alan Travis

    Alan Travis: EU-27 migration – a new chapter: Even by MigrationWatch figures, the numbers of Bulgarians and Romanians in Britain could actually fall over the next few years

  • Bulgarians celebrate EU accession

    David Cameron's view of Bulgarians as benefit tourists is way off the mark

    Ivan Krastev: EU-27 migration – a new chapter: From Sofia, Cameron's rhetoric looks like obvious politicking – this isn't a country desperate to rush to Britain to claim benefits
  • 2007 Welcomes The 27th Member Of European Community

    How many Bulgarians and Romanians will come to the UK?

    Scott Blinder
    Scott Blinder: EU-27 migration – a new chapter: Estimating migration is hard. But the lifting of restrictions on 'A2' nationals is unlikely to have the impact of the 2004 enlargement
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