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What if the biggest challenge in Europe’s migration debate is not migration itself, but the way we talk about it?

In our latest article, we look at how fear has shaped public narratives and influenced policy choices over time. The words used to describe migration carry weight. They shape perception, emotion, and ultimately decisions.

When complex issues are framed in ways that trigger fear, it becomes harder to have balanced and constructive conversations.

This piece takes a step back and asks a simple but important question. What changes when we move beyond fear driven narratives?

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Beyond the “Crisis” Rhetoric: How thePolitics of Fear Shapes European Migration Policy - Amity Point Institute | Advancing Peace, Policy, and Governance for a Just Global Society By Niall Clements, Smaragda Vasileiadi, Francesca Bottan and Togo Yasuda Edited and reviewed by Beline Nyangi, Niall Clements and Togo Yasuda Media Narrative...

Migration affects real people and real lives.

Join us in Amsterdam for a thoughtful and open conversation on security and human rights and how these issues connect to healthcare, media and public discourse.

📅 21 June 2026
📍 Amsterdam

This is a free workshop and a chance to listen, share and learn from different perspectives.

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