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The article focuses on the complex challenges posed by migration in Europe, where a surge in arrivals of migrants willing to work in low-skilled sectors coincides with a labor shortage. It highlights the strains, divisions, and disagreements within the European Union (EU) on how to address this issue. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive, morally-grounded approach and the potential benefits of creating legal channels for migrants to work in Europe.

Discusses the foreigners who are entering the European Union (EU) countries in search of employment. Reaction of Europeans to immigration; British policy toward migrant workers; Need to keep the working-age population stable; Economic status of Europe as labor markets are tightening; Anti-immigrant sentiment across the continent; EU policy on `primary migration'; Claims for asylum and false refugees.

The article discusses the employment of refugees in Germany and Sweden in 2018. It assesses whether the arrival of refugees would help European countries meet the shortages of skilled workers. The observation that the refugees in Sweden are less skilled than are initially thought is explained, as well as the importance of apprenticeships to migrants.

Comments on the need in Europe to invite immigrants to fill the workforce. Reason that workers are needed for high-tech and unskilled jobs; European attitude against migrant workers; Access to European Union countries by those seeking asylum, refugees and economic migrants; Suggestion on how politicians can overcome objections to employing foreigners.