Immigration Law and Globalization

Literature of Migration (literature of identity) Asylum policies (Dublin 2 and 3 laws);

The theme of many of our readings is how Berlin, and the greater nation of Germany, have faced many changing identities with the increase of international migration and globalization. Immigration and the laws surrounding migrants and their treatment within states is now an important and contested part of politics in Europe, and Germany is no exception.

An interesting source of conflict and strife around immigration and the minorities that are currently traveling to Germany are the issues of race and objectification of others. The idea of the European Other is prevalent throughout the European continent and there are interesting legislative actions that attempt to involve all residence in European nations, but does this legislation translate into action?

In addition, there is an interesting relationship in many European nations that is unique to their situation, that of their relationship with the European Union. Many European nations, including Germany, are affected by the EU in their actions and their laws. For my research, I want to examine the affects of Globalization, as discussed in Sparke, and the creation of transnational institutions on immigration policy and implementation. Does the use of transnational institutions create a new form of identity? How does that affect migration? How is Germany's relationship with the EU created and transformed over time? What is the flow of information and change within the Eu and Germany?