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Populist politicians will never 'control' immigration. Here are the humane alternatives | Filippo Grandi
Yes, immigration poses challenges, but they must be met in a fair, workable way. So let’s rule out deportations to Rwanda
- Filippo Grandi is the UN high commissioner for refugees
In Europe’s febrile immigration debate, one word crops up again and again: control.
Building walls, sending boats back, offloading refugees and migrants on to other countries – in a year of multiple elections, populists assure voters that controlling everything from borders and immigration numbers to job markets and national security will make their lives better.
Filippo Grandi is the UN high commissioner for refugees
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