Europeans say immigrants make their countries stronger, yet also worry about increased risk of terrorism Immigrants in your country today Are a burden on our country Make our country
Public concerns about immigration often center around culture and a perceived link to terrorism. Across the 10 nations surveyed, a median of 51% believe immigrants want to remain distinct from the broader society, while 38% think they want to adopt the nation’s customs and way of life. A median of 57% say immigration increases the risk of terrorism in their country, while 38% believe it does not.
Europeans say immigrants make their  | countries stronger, yet also worry about  | increased risk of terrorism  | Immigrants in your country today  | Are a burden on our country Make our country  | jobs because they take our stronger because of  | jobs and social benefits  | their work and talents  | 41%  | 53%  | Are more to blame for  | Are no more to blame for  | crime than other groups  | crime than other groups  | 45  | 38  | Want to be distinct from  | Want to adopt our  | our society  | customs and way of life  | 51  | 38  | Increase the risk  | Do not increase  | of terrorism  | the risk of terrorism  | 57  | 38  | Note: Percentages are medians based on 10 European countries  | Source: Spring 2018 Globa Attitudes Survey. Q54a-d.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 