Citizenship

As Europe's immigrant population continues to grow in size and diversity and as more immigrants make countries in Europe their permanent home, these societies are grappling with the question of what constitutes successful integration and how to facilitate it.  The acrimonious debate in France over French identity and the burqa, as well as the Swiss vote to impose a national ban on the construction of minarets, point to the tension surrounding the issue.  Yet some countries have embraced constructive policies with clear goals and concrete measures, while others remain mired in brui