migration policy
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migration policy
The totality of all government laws, measures, and strategies that regulate and manage immigration, emigration, and people's residence in a country.
Die neue Regierung kündigte eine Reform der nationalen Migrationspolitik an.
The new government announced a reform of national migration policy.
This noun is a clear compound of 'die Migration' (migration) and 'die Politik' (policy/politics). It therefore describes the policy area that deals with the topic of migration.
Die Migrationspolitik ist ein zentrales Thema im Wahlkampf.
Migration policy is a central issue in the election campaign.
In a political context, 'Migrationspolitik' (migration policy) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical ones are: 'eine Migrationspolitik gestalten' (to shape a migration policy), 'verfolgen' (to pursue), 'verschärfen' (to tighten), or 'lockern' (to loosen).
Die Opposition fordert, die aktuelle Migrationspolitik zu verschärfen.
The opposition is calling for the current migration policy to be tightened.
The word 'Migrationspolitik' (migration policy) is used mainly in formal contexts such as the news, politics, or academic texts. It occurs less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Der Artikel analysiert die europäische Migrationspolitik der letzten zehn Jahre.
The article analyzes European migration policy over the last ten years.
refugee policy
'die Flüchtlingspolitik' (refugee policy) and 'die Migrationspolitik' (migration policy) can both have to do with people who come to another country. However, 'Migrationspolitik' is the broader term. It includes immigration, emigration, and people's residence, even when they move for work, study, or family, for example. 'Flüchtlingspolitik' is narrower and concerns people who are seeking protection or are admitted as refugees. The words can be confused because refugees can also be migrants. As a practical rule: for protection, accommodation, and integration of refugees, you say 'Flüchtlingspolitik'. For the general management of immigration and emigration, you say 'Migrationspolitik'.
Die Migrationspolitik regelt auch, wie Fachkräfte aus dem Ausland im Land arbeiten können.
Migration policy also regulates how skilled workers from abroad can work in the country.
Wegen der vielen neuen Unterkünfte spricht die Stadt über ihre Flüchtlingspolitik.
Because of the many new accommodations, the city is discussing its refugee policy.