ABSTRACT
As the first of a two-chapter background, this portion of the book will focus on the state immigration policies of Germany and the UK. In both cases, immigration regulations have undergone significant changes in the past twenty years. In Germany’s case, citizenship has been extended to non-ethnic Germans. In Britain, the emphasis on a points-based system has introduced new ways of determining who can enter the country. As Brexit is being negotiated, some potential challenges are identified with regard to future relations between Britain and the EU, particularly in terms of immigration.
