[Osem]

It doesn't surprise me that refugees and economic migrants might be over-represented in crime figures. They're in between a rock and a hard place in countries which, for whatever reason, can't or won't support them adequately. Clearly there will be criminals amongst their ranks but for those (the majority) who just wanted a better life, if they don't have jobs (or have very poor jobs) and are genuinely struggling to survive, what other choice do they realistically have? It's all very well 'welcoming' millions of people from all around the globe into the EU but unless there is adequate support, jobs, housing etc. and the reality in some way matches their expectations, I'd have thought you've created a recipe for a growing number of disaffected and hugely resentful people highly likely to turn to crime and social disorder and even become susceptible to radicalisation.

None of this has been thought through. I'd wager that in 10 years time the vast majority of those who've been allowed to come to the EU ere are a) still here and b) still overrepresented amongst the poorest sections of society, criminals etc. Well meaning but naïve people talk as if migrants will come, integrate, be accepted and live happily ever after when the reality for most will be very different. We can already see this across the UK and Europe where there have been various migrant influxes (e.g. post colonial) going back many decades and the subsequent creation of 'ghettos', underprivileged housing estates, no go areas, gang culture, ethnic rivalries etc. which has led to social unrest and riots. If it's already happening with the migrant communities we already have, how much more so when so many people have come so quickly and need so much help?