Defining threats linked to the influx of immigrants and refugees to France based to the report «Attitudes Towards Refugees, Immigrants, and Identity in France»

This paper explores the threats to France’s security linked to the influx of immigrants and refugees. As the number of immigrants and refugees entering the country grows, security policies are jeopardised. The opinions French citizens on the safety of local politics, communities, identity, culture, language, and religion are surveyed in the 2017 report Attitudes Towards Refugees, Immigrants, and Identity in France. The analysis of data included in the report shows negative attitudes toward Islam and generally doubts towards newcomers. The results of the analysis present an important knowledge for security policies because it is a reflection of a nations wariness. That having been said, more studies need to be conducted in order to have a better perspective on the identified issues