This inform delves into the challenges and existing support services in accessing autonomous housing for international protection beneficiaries and applicants. From shortages in the private housing market to language barriers, discover the multifaceted challenges reshaping the journey to housing in EMN Member and Observer Countries. The inform can be found here.
The inform on ‘Access to Autonomous Housing in the Context of International Protection’ delves into the dynamics of securing autonomous housing for beneficiaries and applicants of international protection. Unveiling the challenges faced by these individuals, this inform provides an overview of the different approaches and strategies employed by EMN Member Countries and Serbia to support…
This inform sheds light on the adoption and use of digital identity documentation and residence permits for third-country nationals. From security concerns to improved accessibility and delivery, this inform delves into the challenges and advantages linked to digital-only documents across 24 EMN Member and Observer Countries. The inform can be found here.
The inform offers a detailed examination of practices, challenges, and advantages across EMN Member and Observer Countries. The majority of EMN Member and Observer Countries, as well as Georgia and Ukraine, currently issue physical residence permits, incorporating biometric data and electronic elements. Notably, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have started issuing digital-only residence permits and…
EMN Serbia held their first EMN national conference on 8th of December 2023, entitled ‘‘Circular migration schemes and initiatives for diaspora moving back home: Supporting economic development in countries of origin” The primary objective of the conference was to facilitate discussions about the various practices and initiatives concerning circular migration programs and efforts to encourage…
In the EU, international protection applicants can enter the labour market after 9 months. Yet, several EMN Members have shortened this period to 6 months or less to facilitate access and promote faster integration. While reducing and relaxing restrictions to enter the labour market show promise for integration, some doubts persist: Abuse of the asylum…
This EMN study offers an analysis of 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 also because it…
Based on the contributions of the EMN National Contact Points, the report provides a comprehensive overview of national developments in the area of migration and asylum during 2022 in the EU Member States, Norway, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Armenia. The most significant event that marked this period was the influx of people escaping…
This inform provides an overview of Resettlement, Humanitarian Admission and Sponsorship Schemes, which are a demonstration of European solidarity offering durable solutions and protection to displaced persons. Learn more about how Member States are helping refugees resettle here.
Conflicts in different world regions have led to an increase in migratory movements to neighbouring countries, with approximately 72% of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in 2021 being hosted in developing countries. This has created an imbalance between developed and developing countries as well as resulting in people seeking alternative places of refuge through risky…