Access to remedies for international protection applicants: EMN Inform

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  This inform maps how EMN Member Countries organise first instance appeals in the international protection procedure. It aims to provide comparable information on the current organisation of appeals procedures to assist in the implementation of changes in the context of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. This inform is based on responses from 22 EMN Member Countries and outlines … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:13 May 2025
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Designing Migration Strategies: joint EMN-OECD Inform

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  This joint EMN‑OECD inform presents an overview of the different approaches to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and subsequent adaptation of migration strategies in EMN Member and Observer Countries and non-EU OECD Countries. It provides a comparative analysis, highlighting variations in the approaches to migration strategies across countries. The inform also provides some examples of common challenges and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:12 Mar 2025
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New and innovative ways to attract foreign talents in the EU: EMN Inform

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  This joint European Migration Network (EMN) – OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) inform examines new and innovative ways to attract foreign talent used by EMN Member Countries and selected non-EMN OECD countries, covering the period from January 2021 to March 2024. Based on input from 21 EMN Member Countries and data provided by the OECD, it reviews … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:28 Feb 2025
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Illegal employment of third-country nationals: 2017 – 2022 EMN Inform

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  This EMN Inform offers a concise overview of the main topics covered by the EMN study on illegal employment of third-country nationals: 2017 – 2022 situation analysis. It documents the illegal employment of third-country nationals in EMN Member Countries between 2017-2022, building on the earlier EMN study until 2017. It includes an up-to-date analysis of key legislative and policy … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:24 Feb 2025
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Processing the biometric data of third-country nationals

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  This inform provides information on current national legislation and practices for processing biometric data of third-country nationals in 24 EMN Member Countries and three EMN Observer Countries, in accordance with national and European law requirements. It aims to enhance understanding of existing legislation and practices in biometric data management within migration processes in EMN Member Countries and Observer Countries. … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:23 Dec 2024
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Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: Challenges and good practices in 2023 EMN Inform

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  This inform presents the main findings of the European Migration Network (EMN) study on the application of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) in 2023. The study explores some developments, challenges, and good practices relevant to the application of the TPD in 25 EMN Member Countries from January to July 2023. Since 24 February 2022, Russia’s military aggression on Ukraine … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:27 Nov 2024
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Migration diplomacy: An analysis of policy approaches and instruments: EMN Inform

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This EMN-OECD inform explores the theme of migration diplomacy, investigating the use of diplomatic tools, processes, and procedures vis-à-vis third countries to manage international migration. It provides an analysis of policy approaches and instruments in migration diplomacy efforts applied by EMN Member and Observer Countries. Seventeen EMN Member and Observer Countries, including Ireland, utilise migration diplomacy at national level as part … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:19 Nov 2024
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Governing the accommodation of international protection applicants: EMN Inform

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  The governance of accommodation for international protection applicants is a critical issue faced by European Migration Network (EMN) Member (EU Member States except Denmark) and Observer Countries (NO, GE, MD, UA, ME, AM, RS). With fluctuating asylum applications, limited housing capacity, and community relations at stake, effective governance is necessary. According to the 2024 recast of the Reception Conditions … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:06 Nov 2024
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Implementation of measures for civic training as an important tool for integration of third-country nationals: EMN Inform

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Effective integration of migrants into the host society is a key challenge and an important part of successful migration management. This joint EMN-OECD inform looks at civic orientation courses for third-country nationals in 25 EMN Member and Observer Countries. It finds that 22 EMN Member and Observer Countries offer civic orientation courses to legally residing third-country nationals, but the target … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:07 Oct 2024
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Practices and challenges in identifying victims of torture and/or ill-treatment in the context of international and temporary protection: EMN Inform

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  Under international human rights law, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the prohibition of torture is an absolute, non-derogable human right. At the EU level, there are specific provisions for identifying victims of torture. However, data on the prevalence of torture among applicants for international protection remains limited, with … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:20 Sep 2024
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Migration and Development Cooperation: EMN Inform

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A new inform from the European Migration Network (EMN) ‘Migration and development cooperation’ offers a comprehensive overview of EMN Member Countries and Serbia’s approaches to the migration-development nexus at both strategic and operational levels. Some countries implement this nexus through dedicated strategies, while others incorporate it into broader development or migration strategies. For instance, Belgium, Germany, France, and Italy have specific … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:13 Sep 2024
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Coherent Return and Reintegration Assistance: EMN Inform

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The EU Strategy for Voluntary Return and Reintegration, introduced in 2021, emphasizes the importance of coherence as the foundation for an effective and sustainable return and reintegration policy. Coherence, in this context, is understood as the systematic alignment of various actors and phases involved in return and reintegration at national level. Coherence is essential in an increasingly complex landscape involving … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:06 Sep 2024
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Monitoring the integration of third-country nationals

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This EMN Inform on Monitoring Integration of Third Country Nationals has found that a lack of data and limitations in the type of data available are key challenges for monitoring the integration of third country nationals. The availability and detail of data is of key significance for monitoring integration, as 35% of EMN Member and Observer Countries report that integration … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Jul 2024
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Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2023: Inform

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This EMN Inform offers a concise overview of the main topics covered in the EMN Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2023. This includes developments in the fields of the response to the influx of persons fleeing the war in Ukraine; legal migration to the EMN member and observer countries; international protection; unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable groups; integration and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs
Publication Date:11 Jul 2024
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Labour market integration of beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine

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Labour market integration is crucial for people to rebuild their lives following forced displacement and attain stable livelihoods. It also decreases costs for the host societies. This joint EMN-OECD inform highlights insights on labour market integration of beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) from Ukraine. It examines employment rates, policies, and measures across EMN countries. The majority of host countries report … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:21 May 2024
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Family Reunification for Beneficiaries of International Protection

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Family reunification plays a critical role in the successful integration of migrants and refugees in a new country. Additionally, family reunification schemes in the context of international protection extend protection to family members in potentially vulnerable circumstances. This latest EMN Inform compares national policies and practices on family reunification between EMN Member and Observer Countries. Following on from a previous … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:19 Apr 2024
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Digitalisation of identity documents and residence permits issued to third-country nationals

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  This EMN Inform offers an examination of practices, challenges and advantages regarding the adoption and use of digital-only identity documents and residence permits for third country nationals across EMN Member States, Georgia and Ukraine. The majority of EMN Member and Observer Countries, including Ireland, currently issue physical residence permits and identity documents. Three EMN Member States (Italy, Lithuania and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:21 Mar 2024
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Access to autonomous housing in the context of international protection: EMN Inform

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Access to autonomous housing plays an important role in the integration process for international protection applicants and beneficiaries of international protection. This EMN Inform maps the challenges faced by applicants and beneficiaries of international protection in accessing autonomous housing and provides a comprehensive overview of how EMN Member and Observer Countries organise such support for these two groups. It includes … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:26 Feb 2024
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Integration of applicants for international protection in the labour market: EMN Inform

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This EMN inform offers an overview of the EMN study of the same name regarding how EMN Member Countries are supporting the integration of applicants for international protection in the labour market. Labour market integration is a crucial aspect of migrant integration and successful engagement in society. This is not only due to its role in providing economic independence but … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:05 Oct 2023
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Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2022: EMN Inform

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This EMN Inform offers a concise overview of the main topics covered in the EMN Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2022. This includes developments in the fields of the response to the influx of persons fleeing the war in Ukraine; legal migration to the EMN member and observer countries; international protection; unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable groups; integration and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:05 Jul 2023
Geographic Focus:EU Member States, Norway and Georgia
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