Europe traditionally suffered from a common immigration policy, a phenomenon that was conceived from an economic point of view rather than political. However, the initial fragmentation of states is gradually giving way to a common regulation, although at first sight prioritized police vision from border and security point of view is now resulting in the recognition of rights to immigrants seeking for their integration. Abovementioned progression will be briefly discussed along this article citing the most notable differences and similarities serving us as a framework and context to delve into further details all concerning the main regulation of migration in Germany and France, which constitute the heart of Europe, examining the main differences between the two laws, concluding with failure of German multicultural integration model son as French assimilationism, which can only find the right answer in an European joint commitment to a full and effective citizenship, as a foundation upon which a harmonious and inclusive coexistence could be built up.
