Open Borders: Unavoidable or Unnecessary?

January 22, 2015
18:30–20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Globalization has been a growing force since the Industrial Revolution, removing barriers to the movement of goods, capital and people. Yet today, the movement of people is hindered by mounting fears of terrorism, migration and geopolitical instability. Are open borders a real threat? - Why do we block the free movement of people? - What would be the consequences of open...
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