The Politics of Immigration: A Comparative Study by Christian Joppke
This book examines the politics of immigration in a comparative context, focusing on the ways in which different countries have responded to the influx of immigrants. Written by renowned scholar Christian Joppke, it provides a comprehensive overview of the various approaches to immigration, from the restrictive policies of the United States and
Immigration to Germany, including both the territory of modern Germany and its numerous predecessor states, has been a significant part of the country’s history. Historically, migration was mainly from other European countries, such as Poland, Italy, and Austria, while contemporary immigration is predominantly from non-European countries, including Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and nations in Africa and Asia. Since 2012, more than one million people have relocated to Germany annually, with the number exceeding two million in both 2015 and 2022, making it the world’s second most popular destination for immigrants after the United States. As of 2024, around 17.4 million people living in Germany, or 20.9% of the population, are first-generation immigrants, while the population with a migrant background in the wider sense stood at approximately 25.2 million, accounting for 30.2% of the total population of 83.5 million.