New data show that 14 percent of the Belgian population is foreign born, with over 40 percent comprised of Italians, French, and Dutch nationals, and also significant Moroccan- and Turkish-born immigrant populations.

The article, which seeks to give an overview of Belgium's migration history over a number of years, investigates the politicization of migration in the country – in large part driven by the rise of far-right parties in Flanders – which has led to the new migration-integration-Islam debate. It also puts into perspective the Belgian government’s recent move to tighten naturalization policies.

Author: Milica Petrovic of Migration Policy Institute Europe.

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