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Immigration the major concern for Europeans

Source: News24, 01/08/2015

Brussels - Immigration is the main concern of Europeans, ahead of
economic problems and unemployment, according to a new opinion poll
released by the European Commission.
A similar poll last November had the economic situation, employment,
and public deficits top of the list.
Since then immigration has been a hot topic, with Italy, Greece and
Malta having to deal with unprecedented arrivals by sea from Africa
and the Middle East.
The latest flashpoint is in Calais, northern France, where each day
hundreds of migrants attempt to sneak across to Britain via the
Channel tunnel.
According to the study, released on Friday, 38% of respondents across
the European Union cited immigration as their top concern.
This issue is "now way ahead" of the economic situation which was the
foremost issue for 27% of the people polled, and unemployment (24%),
the study said.
"It is the number one most frequently cited concern in 20 Member
States reaching peaks in Malta (65%) and Germany (55%)."
The "expectations for the economy are improving and support for the
euro remains stable," according to the findings of the "Spring 2015
Standard Eurobarometer" poll.
Concern for terrorism at EU level has also increased significantly
since November, up six points to 17%.
In Italy, where tens of thousands of migrants have fled aboard rickety
boats across the Mediterranean, immigration was the top concern for
43%of people.
According to the study, the number of Europeans who say they have a
positive image of the EU has risen from 39% last November to 41% in
May, with only 19% having a negative image.
The poll was conducted through face-to-face interviews in May with
more than 30 000 people across the EU's member states and candidate
countries.

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