Record High Migration to OECD Countries: In 2023, legal migration to OECD countries reached a record high, with approximately 6.5 million people moving to the 38 member countries, a 10% increase from the previous year. The United Kingdom surpassed the U.S. as the largest recipient, welcoming 750,000 migrants, driven by demand in the care sector.
World Migration Report 2024 Released: The International Organization for Migration published the World Migration Report 2024, highlighting that international remittances surged by 650% from USD 128 billion to USD 831 billion between 2000 and 2022. Migrant remittances now surpass foreign direct investment in boosting the GDP of developing nations.
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Drought Influences Migration from Mexico: Climate change-induced droughts in Mexico are significantly impacting rural corn farmers, increasing the likelihood of migration to the United States. With Mexico projected to warm by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius by 2060, such climate conditions are expected to worsen, prompting additional migrations.
European Countries Consider Stricter Immigration Policies: Following the United States’ lead, European countries, especially right-leaning governments like Italy and Hungary, are contemplating stricter immigration policies, including offshore processing centers to manage and repatriate intercepted migrants. This reflects a broader trend of tightening immigration controls in response to increasing migration pressures.