Mains Answer Writing - 2 Aug, 2026

GS2

International Relations

15 marks

"The recurring immigration crises in Europe reflect a deeper tension between humanitarian values, demographic realities and national sovereignty." Discuss in the context of the recent Spain migration crisis.

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The highest-scoring insight is Europe's demographic paradox—it needs migrants for economic growth while facing political resistance to immigration.
Remember examples such as Ceuta, Spain–Morocco border, Syrian refugee crisis, human trafficking networks and Europe's ageing population for value addition.
Avoid portraying immigration as purely a security or humanitarian issue. A balanced answer should integrate humanitarian values, sovereignty, economic needs and international cooperation.

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