In many countries, debates about migration have become increasingly polarized, and public trust in migration policies has declined. But for nearly a decade, More in Common has found that people's actual views on migration are far more complex than these heated debates suggest. Our research goes beyond the oversimplified 'pro-migration' versus 'anti-migration' arguments that dominate public discussion to understand what people really think.
More in Common believes migration does not need to be such a divisive issue. After speaking with and surveying tens of thousands of people, we are convinced that solutions are possible. But the work starts with listening — understanding what people believe and how their values, priorities, and sense of identity shape their views on migration. This approach helps us find solutions that can bring people together instead of driving them apart.
Some of our most valuable insights come from comparing how people in different countries view immigration. While each country has unique factors — shaped by its history, identity, and border experiences — we also find many similarities across nations. That's why we launched the Europe Talks Migration project to study public attitudes in five European countries: Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and Italy.
Europe Talks Migration studies public attitudes through large-scale surveys and focus groups in all five countries. In each country, we ask questions about their specific national situation as well as standard questions that let us compare results across countries. Below are some key findings from this cross-country comparison. You can also click the links to see detailed results for each individual country.
