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RESOLUTION

TO ESTABLISH A PROVISIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE FOR THE MOVEMENT OF MIGRANTS

FROM EUROPE

(Adopted in Brussels on 5 December 1951)

The Governments * adopting this resolution

Recognize

That there exists a problem of surplus population and refugees in certain countries of Europe, while certain overseas countries offer opportunities for the orderly absorption of additional population;

That the problem is of such magnitude as to present a serious obstacle to economic viability and co-operation in Europe;

That, whereas a general improvement in economic condi- tions and increased production would provide increased possibilities for employment and settlement in Europe and, by facilitating intra-European migration, would offer a very important contribution to the solution of the problem, an increase in European emigration to countries overseas never- theless remains another necessary element;

That a close relationship exists between economic devel- opment and immigration;

That international financing of European emigration should contribute not only to solving the problem of popu- lation in Europe, but also stimulate the creation of new economic opportunities in countries lacking manpower;

* Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzer- land, Turkey, United States of America.

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