The Migration Problem in Eastern Europe as a Security Issue in the Context of Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine: An Assessment Within the Framework of the Copenhagen School

This article investigates the foundations of the Copenhagen School along with evolving security perceptions within the European Union, particularly in relation to Eastern Europe and the emergence of security threats. The essay examines the nature of these threats and the evolving perceptions of security. The Copenhagen School is considered a primary reference point due to its tendency to view the European understanding of society and state as universally applicable, and seeks to broaden the understanding of security beyond state-centric and military-focused issues. Following Russian aggression that triggered a full-scale war in Ukraine, society became the primary reference point for security in Europe. The recent migration trends indicate that the European Union’s measures against immigrants stem from the internal and external security policies of European states, including considerations of national unity and social dynamics. This result reflects a perceptual shift in the concepts of immigration and security, influenced by contemporary circumstances and evolving contexts.