Editorial: El País

• 2023 has ended with high numbers of irregular immigration not seen since 2016, with Spain becoming the second entry point to the EU.
• Irregular immigration is just part of the larger phenomenon of human mobility, and not all migrants settle in rich countries.
• The majority of refugees are welcomed by low and middle-income countries.
• Immigration becomes harmful when exploited by the extreme right who use fear to gain votes.
• The European Commission's Migration and Asylum Pact is a small step towards managing immigration, but burdens still primarily fall on entry countries.

Conclusion: Addressing the challenges of migrant integration and improving coexistence in Europe is essential as immigration is reality that cannot be reduced to just shielding borders.

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