Imigrace

t the first glance, it might not be quite clear why immigration seems to bring problems at all. Mass immigration and the settlement of people coming from abroad is a complex issue, which brings the challenges of integrating foreigners into society. The Czech Republic has, by joining the EU, become more attractive to citizens from other EU countries. For the citizens of Eastern European countries, the Czech Republic will remain interesting, and the number of illegal immigrants coming to the Czech Republic continues to increase. Before joining the EU the Czech Republic was considered, in terms of migration, only a transit country. Over time it has become more and more of a destination country. In effect, this means that the CR must be prepared for the influx of immigrants who will be interested in staying in our country. For a well prepared and balanced immigration policy it is necessary to define clear and precise rules to be obligatory for both the incoming immigrants, as well as for the government and potential employers. Among other things, it should include an assessment of applicants wishing to obtain permanent residence.

The large influx of foreigners into the Czech Republic significantly affects the operation of society in various aspects of sociology, anthropology and international relations. Positive effects of immigration, such as mutual enrichment of cultures, is negligible when compared with the negative effects of immigration. The most frequently mentioned immigration issues include:

• massive increases in demands for housing
• social issues related to integration of foreigners
• immigrants requirements for employment
• increase in petty crime in connection with immigration.

It is necessary to adequately address the problems arising from the uncontrolled inflow of immigrants in a timely manner both by the legislation (introducing laws and regulations) and at the social level (smooth gradual integration of immigrants into society). After the arrival of immigrants in the destination country, it is necessary to set such conditions for immigrants, as to enable them to adapt to the cultural environment so that they are not kept separated from the majority population of the destinattion state citizens.