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(Eurasia Review)Is Immigration A Good Thing? – OpEd

Release Date: 2026-05-09
Media: Eurasia Review
Summary: The article argues that developed countries have relied heavily on immigration to supply cheap labor, but that the negative effects on the native working class are often ignored. Citing The British Dream, it claims immigration in countries like the UK has been too rapid and has not clearly benefited lower-income natives.

While liberals emphasize economic growth, cultural diversity, and reduced racism, the author argues that working-class communities have faced overcrowded schools, wage pressure, social change, and a loss of cultural belonging. These frustrations have contributed to rising support for right-wing political movements.

The article also criticizes multiculturalism, arguing that some immigrant communities became socially isolated. It rejects the idea that endless immigration can solve aging population problems, since immigrants also grow old and eventually increase welfare burdens.

As solutions, the author proposes raising retirement ages, improving wages and training for native workers, requiring stronger integration into local culture, and supporting economic development in migrants’ home countries so fewer people feel compelled to emigrate.
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