Brussels, My Love? Migration, TikTok and Chinese bots : Huge mess for Brussels
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Nov 14, 2025 
Garvan Walshe, Chair of Unhack Democracy and expert on disinformation, discusses the urgent need for stronger EU action against foreign interference. Helana Hahn, a migration policy expert, analyzes the challenges of implementing the EU Migration Pact amid rising nationalism. Stefan Grobe, a seasoned political correspondent, shares insights on the implications of recent migration trends and the impact of TikTok bots on democracy, particularly in the context of disrupted elections. Together, they navigate the complex intersection of migration, technology, and democratic resilience.
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Migration Pact Undermined By Distrust
- The EU Migration Pact faces deep political distrust between member states, undermining practical solidarity mechanisms.
- Experts say national interests and lack of trust make the pact unlikely to handle future migration crises effectively.
Europe Needs Migration, Politics Resist
- Migration is needed by European economies but politics push restrictive, fence-building policies instead.
- The mismatch between economic demand and political rhetoric creates policy dysfunction and long-term harm.
Prioritize Integration And Labour Access
- Focus on integration and labour-market access to make migration orderly and less visible as a political problem.
- Invest in practical measures that enable migrants to contribute so public fears about disorder ease.