"No country in Europe has a larger proportion of men and women of immigrant descent, mainly from the African continent and mainly Muslim: an estimated six to seven million of them, or more than 10% of the population"

This quote by Timothy Garton Ash is describing the large number of immigrants in Europe, particularly from the African continent and mainly Muslim. He approximates that there are 6 to 7 countless them, which is more than 10% of the population. This is a significant number and reveals the effect that migration has had on Europe. It is a suggestion of the significance of understanding and respecting the variety of cultures and backgrounds that make up Europe. It is also a pointer of the requirement to make sure that immigrants are invited and integrated into society, which their rights are appreciated.