From Policy to Practice: The Rippling Effects of Externalization

While many European-funded initiatives focus on reducing the incentive to travel to Europe, they also have wide-reaching consequences beyond local and regional migration dynamics. These consequences may be intended or unintended and can be seen as rippling effects of European policy. Often, these policies are designed and implemented without a full recognition of their social repercussions and the on-the-ground realities. We ask, what are the consequences of externalisation policies, and how can such policies be designed and implemented in a way that respects human rights and promotes fair treatment of migrants?