Free movement in Europe faces high pressures from nationalism and welfare state concerns. Matthew Lesh from the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses the moral philosophy of open borders, Germany's role in creating EU free movement, the Dano case and social benefits, and why Brexit challenged the European project. A deep dive into immigration economics and the future of mobility.Get the enhanced episode transcript here 👉🏻 https://www.emmanuel-comte.eu/product/enhanced-transcript-14/.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kE2gEXX52ZE00:00 Introduction01:12 The Philosophy of Free Movement: Debating the ethical justifications for open borders12:17 The History of European Free Movement: How the policy developed within the EU over time27:50 Migrant crisis and the backlash to increased immigration, analyzing migrants' impact on jobs, wages, housing, and welfare40:31 Conclusion