Rubik’s Cube: Simulations of Migrant Integration Models in Hungary (Accepted)

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Abstract (max. 250 words):
Since 2010, the European Union has faced uncontrolled migration. The migration crisis of 2015 showed that Member States are generally lacking solidarity and a single policy on migration. Instead of solidarity on the matter, this activated right-wing parties and the rise of nationalism as a consequence. Despite the fact that the problem of migration is still quite acute, it is important to note that from its prevention, the focus of research in migration studies is shifting to a specific solution to the already existing problem, a phenomenon in objective reality. In this study, the case study of Hungary and the ethnic mosaic is taken. Using existing national identity theories, the author experiments with models of integration and, las with a Rubik’s cube, offers different solutions to the problem of migration in Hungary.


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Ekaterina Popova is a Ph.D. student in Public Administration at National University of Public Service with an academic background in International Relations and Journalism. The author primarily focuses on empirical research of immigration, nationalism and adjacent topics.