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Originally posted by The Hierophant:
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Originally posted by promethius9594:
<- me: looks at the european union and ponders bi-superpower world again...
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Then look at China and imagine the wonders of the tri-superpower world. [/QUOTE]Then consider India in 50 years joining the party [img]smile.gif[/img]
As far as the UK is concerned, migrants will only be allowed here to work (because we do have a real shortage in industrial skills) and will only be able to claim benefits etc after one year of continuous employment. Healthcare treatment like the NHS will be paid for by their home countries if needed so they still have access to basic medical needs. Existing refugees from these countries will have to find work or will be sent back as now the countries are considered safe enough.
It seems like it shouldn't have that bad an impact on us, even if it was 'last minute' legislation. The biggest threats are the transfer of funding from poverty stricken areas in Old Europe to New Europe and also fiscal management - the EU cannot sustain its current budget especially re agriculture with the new members as well. This makes the upcoming referendum on the new European constitution all the more important of course...
[ 05-01-2004, 07:10 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]