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4. The problem of discussing the problems connected with Turkish migration to Europe is that it is considered bad manners to speak of ‘problems’. This point is also made by Max Haller in his paper. When we applied for funding for this conference, we were advised not to use the term ‘problem’. Literature on Turkish migration to Europe is studded with well-meant euphemisms, safeguarding clauses and a kind of forced cheerfulness. Nonetheless, we uphold that scholarship should not take over the job of politicians to paint la vie en rose. This would mean a disservice to both the migrants and their host societies by preventing true-to-fact action.Google Scholar