Internationale Migration aus der Perspektive des Nachhaltigkeitskonzepts

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Radoslav Štefančík
Bratislava University of Economics and Business image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6042-2668

Synopsis

International migration is a significant social phenomenon that affects social cohesion, economic stability, and political decision-making processes. This article analyzes migration in the context of sustainability, considering the need for long-term, balanced solutions at the social and economic levels. Particular attention is paid to the discourse framework constructed by migration in the public sphere and its influence on the shaping of public policy. The article will show that addressing international migration is crucial for the sustainability of economic growth, the stability of the labor market, and the long-term viability of social systems. However, the problem with the discourse on migration is that politicians tend to use migration to polarize society and mobilize voters, rather than focusing on the positive effects of migration on the sustainability of various economic and social systems in the host country. Slovakia is a prime example of a country that has inadequate immigration and integration policies and instead has politicians who portray migration as a threat.

Author Biography

Radoslav Štefančík, Bratislava University of Economics and Business

Radoslav Štefančík studied political science and German language in Prešov (Slovakia) and Jena (Germany), received his doctorate in political science in Prague (Czech Republic), and habilitated in political science in Košice (Slovakia).  Since 2012, he has been working at the University of Economics and Business in Bratislava, at the Faculty of Applied Languages, where he currently serves as dean. His research interests include the language of politics, international migration, right-wing populism, and political discourse. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6042-2668

Bratislava, Slovakia. E-mail: radoslav.stefancik@euba.sk

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May 19, 2026

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How to Cite

Štefančík, R. (2026). Internationale Migration aus der Perspektive des Nachhaltigkeitskonzepts. In N. Kaloh Vid & V. Kučiš (Eds.), Transcultural Communciation, Health and Sustainability (pp. 215-228). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.ff.6.2026.12