The EU and changing patterns of migration
I can explain how Britain joining and leaving the EU directly impacted patterns of migration from Europe.
The EU and changing patterns of migration
I can explain how Britain joining and leaving the EU directly impacted patterns of migration from Europe.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- By the 1960s, the British government hoped to improve relations with mainland Europe.
- Britain had been unable to join the European Union (EU) until 1973.
- The 1992 Maastricht Treaty led to increasing migration from Europe to Britain.
- Migration from the EU rapidly increased in 2004, when eight Eastern European countries joined.
- Migration declined rapidly after Britain formally left the EU in 2020.
Common misconception
Britain joined the EU with the intention of encouraging greater migration from Europe.
When Britain joined the EU in 1973, it was primarily for economic reasons as they hoped to boost their economy through trading relationships with Europe.
Keywords
Commonwealth - an international community made up of Britain and many former colonies
Referendum - a vote held in which citizens vote directly on a closed question
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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