Arr, the bloomin' UK home secretary claims, in his mighty wisdom, that this multiculturalism be a cursed failure amidst Europe's migrant troubles!
2023-09-30
Avast, me hearties! The cap'n of the U.K.'s immigration crew be sayin' that this week multiculturalism be a blunder, and she be suggestin' we rethink how we be dealin' with these refugee and asylum matters, arrr!
U.K. Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, expressed her view that multiculturalism has "failed" in a speech she delivered in Washington. Braverman, who is the U.K.'s top immigration minister, criticized multiculturalism as a "misguided dogma" that has not successfully integrated foreign nationals in their new countries. She argued that uncontrolled immigration, inadequate integration, and multiculturalism have created a "toxic combination" for Europe. Braverman pointed out that multiculturalism does not require newcomers to integrate into society and has allowed them to live parallel lives, sometimes undermining stability and security. She highlighted the consequences of this situation, which can be observed across Europe and in the U.K.Europe has been grappling with a migration wave since 2015, which subsided during the COVID-19 pandemic but has recently seen a resurgence. Although the U.K. is no longer part of the European Union, it has been dealing with an increase in migrants arriving in small boats across the English Channel from France. The country has implemented legislation to detain and deport illegal immigrants and is seeking to deport them to Rwanda, a move facing a legal challenge.
Braverman also questioned the relevance of the 1951 U.N. Refugee Convention in the modern age. She argued that asylum should not be granted solely based on sexuality or gender unless there is a genuine risk of death, torture, oppression, or violence. Braverman criticized the current asylum system for providing protection to individuals who fear discrimination in their home countries solely based on their identity.
Overall, Braverman emphasized the need for updated asylum and refugee rules, as well as the importance of better integration measures to tackle the migrant crisis. Her stance reflects a growing trend in the West of advocating for greater control and limits on migrant surges. This sentiment is also echoed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who called for a naval blockade in the Mediterranean Sea to prevent migrants from entering Europe through Italy. Meanwhile, the United States is also facing challenges with a surge in migrants, with over 260,000 migrant encounters reported in September.