Challenge your assumptions

Nine quick questions about migration in Europe. The real figures rarely match the headlines. Answer honestly and you'll get a code at the end.

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01 What was the percentage of migrants coming to the EU via irregular means in 2023?

6.6% of the total migration flows to Europe. 15.4% of the total migration flows to Europe. 26.5% of the total migration flows to Europe. 47.8% of the total migration flows to Europe.

02 Recent studies concerning the link between immigration and crime have found that…

Migration and rises in crime are positively (or strongly) correlated. Migration and rises in crime are not directly nor clearly correlated. Migration and rises in crime are somewhat correlated.

03 Recent studies concerning the state of the labour market in Europe have found that…

Highly skilled migrants have been increasingly filling important gaps in occupations persistently affected by a shortage of workers Migrants have had no impact on labour shortages in Europe Migrants have been unable to help fill the increasing labour gaps in Europe

04 According to recent studies Search and Rescue operations in the Mediterranean have been proven to…

Foster/encourage irregular migration (pull-factor) Not have encouraged irregular migration Have somewhat encouraged irregular migration

05 How much did immigration contribute to the strong economic growth of Spain in 2023?

5% 15% 25% 50%

06 What was the 2023 death toll of the migratory route passing through the Mediterranean Sea?

0 31 1,321 3,129

07 How many unaccompanied children crossed the central Mediterranean Sea to Italy in the first 9 months of 2023?

300 1,800 5,600 11,600

08 How much does an average single-person trip aboard a smuggler boat from Africa to Europe cost?

$400-$600 $1,000-$2,000 $3,000-$5,000 $8,000-$10,000

09 Out of the 10 medals won by Belgium in the last Olympics, how many were won by first or second-generation Belgian immigrants?

0 1 4 6