Legal-sociological study of the phenomenon of the expansion of immigration in the European Union

Immigration, whether it occurs across national borders or within a country, has social, political and economic impacts on both the origin and destination societies. This study, which uses a descriptive-analytical method, examines the phenomenon of increased immigration in the European Union and explores its legal and sociological implications. One of the key issues that arises from the consequences of foreign immigration is the lack of cultural familiarity of the immigrants with their new environment, which often leads to their maladjustment and disharmony. The research findings indicate that the crises of new racism, multiculturalism, humanitarianism versus national interests, participation and loyalty are among the legal-sociological outcomes of immigration in Europe.