Push/Pull Factors of Western Europe
Push Factors- Europe has a long history that contains many terrorist attacks and tragic massacres. Recently, it has been revealed that ISIS plans to attack Europe yet again. With documents as proof, many citizens are preparing for the attacks while some are evacuating while they can. It is estimated that about 70 special forces troops are already on standby. With the news being heard all over the world, the U.S. has also issued a terrorism warning to all citizens traveling to Europe. These series of events will increase the rate of emigration for safety measures. Only time will tell how disastrous this planned attack will be and how greatly it will affect the emigration rate.
Pull Factors- The European Union have made several promises a few months ago. These promises consist of having access to visa-free travel to neighboring countries. Many poorer countries appeal to this plan as they wish to have the opportunity of border-less travel. If this proposal were to go as planned, the immigration rate would dramatically increase. Having this freedom would encourage immigration to Western Europe as it has become easier to enter the countries. Many people from all over the world desire this kind of policy as the one proposed by the European Union.