Concern grows worldwide over 'too many immigrants'

People throughout the world are becoming increasingly uncomfortable with immigration levels which are higher than any time since the World War II, according to a new survey published on Monday.

At least six out of 10 people in France and Belgium, which have recently suffered deadly jihadist attacks, believe immigration has had a "negative impact", said the Ipsos polling institute.

Similar figures were found in Russia, Hungary and also Italy, which has had to deal with large numbers of migrants fleeing the Middle East or Africa and seeking to forge new lives in Europe.