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This article focuses on the linkage between institutional & normative dimension. This article focuses on the linkage between institutional & normative dimensions of 'Europeanization' & examines the UK Government White Paper, entitled 'Secure Borders, Safe Haven' (Home Office, 2002). The article reviews the migration policy under the Blair government. It argues that all existing forms of definitions derived from naturalization remain too national-statist orientated & therefore are limited in addressing the new challenges that are needed to transcend the nationality model of citizenship. The author suggests, based on the examination of naturalization laws throughout the EU generally & particularly in GB, an automatic civic registration, conditioned on domicile & the absence of criminal convictions only. The article illustrates how naturalization laws, however evolutionary, place too much emphasis on social cohesion that are equated with belonging & citizenship -- thus overlooking the fact that sense of belonging develops with inclusion in society rather than by declarations or language proficiency tests. Adapted from the source document.