Solving the Mass Immigration Problem in Europe

The key to solving Europe’s Muslim / African mass immigration problem is to find a solution that progressives can agree with.

That means it must be good for immigrants, and it can’t be seen as making anyone suffer or be treated unfairly.

Many on the right would say we should simply carry out large scale deportations, or something in that vein. But that won’t happen. We need a plan that can actually be carried out within European democracies — and soon.

Three-step proposal:

1. Agreement with a partner country

Make a deal with a suitable partner country. This country should have a low cost of living, a reasonable climate, political stability, and a Muslim majority. Potential candidates could be for example Morocco or Indonesia. It could also involve multiple countries, including an option in sub-Saharan Africa for immigrants of that descent. In return for receiving immigrants and asylum seekers, the partner country would get a substantial share of our foreign aid and a large capital influx.

2. A large *fresh start* grant

Offer a $60,000 “fresh start” grant to foreigners with permanent residence in Europe who voluntarily relocate to the partner country. That’s more than *ten times* the average yearly post-tax salary in the countries mentioned.

Given the low cost of living in these countries, it would be a very attractive offer; more than enough for a comfortable new beginning. Note that this is a much more efficient way to support unemployed foreigners than supporting them within rich countries with high cost of living, as we do today.

The grant would apply only to people who already have permanent residence. Future asylum seekers would apply directly in the partner country and would not receive the grant.

3. Phase out welfare for foreigners

If the arrangement in step 2 can be accepted by progressives, we would phase out welfare benefits like cash support and social housing for foreigners (while keeping essentials like healthcare).

Those who wish to continue their lives in Denmark while supporting themselves are free to do so. Those unable to find sustainable opportunities could choose the relocation option and grant, ensuring no one is left without support or dignity.

This one change, ending large-scale welfare transfers, would have a massive effect. In Denmark today, more than half of working-age immigrants from many low-income countries rely primarily on public assistance. If that support stopped, many would likely prefer to take the $60k and begin a new, self-sufficient life.

Note that while $60,000 is a large amount of money in Indonesia, it is little to European welfare states. The net fiscal cost of a single African / Muslim immigrant on average (including everyone, even those employed) exceeds $60k in just a few years! So the amount would quickly be earned back through saved expenses.