Towards a critical political economy of migration, borders, and racism in the European Union

Nikolai Huke

Chapter 2 in Critical Political Economy of the European Polycrisis, 2025, pp 16-31 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter argues for the urgent inclusion of migration, borders, and racism in Critical Political Economy (CPE) debates on European integration, particularly in the context of the EU polycrisis. Recent cases, including far-right deportation plans in Germany, migrant deaths at Greek borders, and exploitative labour conditions in Italy, highlight systemic violence within the EU's border regimes. Existing European integration CPE frameworks largely neglect these issues, focusing on capital's role in migration policies while overlooking racialised capitalist accumulation and labour fragmentation. This study critiques these limitations and advocates for a more robust CPE approach that incorporates racialised labour exploitation, global social inequalities, and the Imperial Mode of Living. By expanding CPE perspectives, we can better understand authoritarian populism, border violence, and the role of state apparatuses in maintaining racialised hierarchies. A more comprehensive framework is, therefore, essential for analysing contemporary struggles shaping capitalist accumulation in and beyond the EU.

Keywords: Authoritarian populism; Borders; Capitalist accumulation; Critical Political Economy; Migration; Racism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035347933
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