Bratislava, 24/05/2002 (Agence Europe) - The Council of Europe conference in Bratislava on immigration and social security gave a new tone to the debate on immigration and the impact that immigration has on social security systems. For the first time, immigration was presented in a positive light, as a "chance for States" (as France put it) as, among other things, it makes up for the labour shortage, contributes to the fight against poverty and guarantees mobility (even if it also entails a...