What bilateral readmission agreements exist between EU Member States and third countries to facilitate the return of migrants staying irregularly on the EU territory? This EMN inform updates, checks and expands the existing information on legally binding bilateral readmission agreements by EU Member States and Norway. It highlights how these agreements have led to higher…
What are the procedures established by Member States to place a person in detention or providing an alternative to detention? This EMN study provides a comparative overview of the similarities, differences, challenges, and best practices in the use of detention and alternatives to detention, in the framework of both international protection and return procedures. Among…
The Temporary Protection Directive was first activated by the Council on 4 March 2022 in response to the refugee crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. This inform outlines the scope of the Temporary Protection Directive and the registration processes in place for persons fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Trafficking in human beings is a crime against the victim’s fundamental rights. It can take several forms, such as sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery and servitude-related practices, as well as the removal of organs. This practice is prohibited under numerous EU and international instruments. Yet, persistent demand for sexual services and for low-wage…
To what extent do Member States consider the distinct situation of migrant women in their integration policies and measures? This study focuses on the main areas covered by the EU Action plan on Integration and Inclusion 2021-2027 that support the integration of migrant women for example in education and training, employment and skills, health and…
This inform focuses on how Member States regulate the mobility and residence of persons already granted international protection status in another Member State. The inform explains that the main challenge encountered by Member States related to secondary movements is the lack of a uniform legal base to address all applications.
In line with the EU Strategy for Voluntary Return and Reintegration, which encourages the voluntary return of people who do not have the legal right to remain in the EU, this inform focuses on incentives and motivations that Member States and Norway have developed to encourage the voluntary departure following the issuance or in anticipation…
The EMN Quarterly provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 38th edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from January to March 2022, which also includes statistics.
The EMN Quarterly (formerly known as the EMN Bulletin) provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 37th edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from October to December 2021, which also includes statistics.
The EMN Bulletin provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 36th edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from July to September 2021, which also includes statistics.