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Monitoring the integration of third-country nationals

This joint EMN-OECD inform presents an overview of policies and state-led practices designed to monitor the integration of third-country nationals and compares relevant national legislation in each EMN Member and Observer Country. Drawing on the contributions from 25 EMN Member and Observer Countries, this inform sheds light on the various dimensions of integration – from education and employment to social inclusion and civic participation. By comparing relevant national legislation in each EMN Member and Observer Country, this inform highlights the challenges and good practices regarding integration monitoring, focusing on legally residing third-country nationals, including international protection beneficiaries, but excluding asylum…

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Annual report on migration and asylum 2023

The European Migration Network (EMN) has released its Annual Report on Migration and Asylum for 2023, published alongside a Statistical Annex developed by Eurostat. The Annual Report is a comprehensive document outlining the most significant legal and policy developments and statistical trends that occurred in 2023 at European Union (EU) level, across EMN Member (EU Member States except Denmark) and Observer Countries, including Norway, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Serbia and statistical inputs provided by Armenia and Montenegro. At EU-level, the most significant development in 2023 was the political agreement reached in December by the European Parliament and the Council of…

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Labour market integration of beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine

The massive inflow of people fleeing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine triggered significant migration to the EU. Eurostat data indicates that by November 2023, over 4.27 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine due to the 2022 Russian invasion were under temporary protection in the EU – with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic hosting approximately 60% of these individuals. Individuals from Ukraine constituted the majority of beneficiaries of temporary protection, with adult women forming a significant portion. Various EU initiatives were implemented to provide protection and aid integration, including the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) and the EU Skills Profile…

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Family reunification for beneficiaries of international protection

This inform offers a thorough examination of the legislation and practices across the EMN Member and Observer Countries. It specifically looks at the procedures in place for applying for family reunification and how these have evolved considering recent (since 2017) case law before the European Court of Justice (CJEU), and where relevant the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The inform highlights the overall process of family reunification, documentary evidence needed, and family reunification with or for children coming of age. It also addresses the different practices between minor and the specific case of dependent adult children. Distinctions arise when…

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Access to autonomous housing in the context of international protection

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 their access to autonomous housing. The findings of the inform highlight the obstacles encountered by applicants and beneficiaries of international protection, including a widespread shortage of housing and consequent increase in housing prices, long waiting lists within the social rented sector and discrimination in the…

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Digitalisation of identity documents and residence permits issued to third-country nationals

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 identity documents. The inform sheds light on the motivations behind adopting digital-only documents in certain EMN Member and Observer Countries, where high numbers of arrivals and applications for residence stemming from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine prompted a shift towards digital solutions. Countries like…

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Migration diplomacy: An analysis of policy approaches and instruments

This joint-inform by the European Migration Network (EMN), and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), sheds light on the role of migration diplomacy in fostering international cooperation for effective migration management. The inform highlights the diplomatic tools, practices, and challenges involved in migration diplomacy across EMN Member and Observer countries with examples from OECD…

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Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: challenges and good practices in 2023

The Study covers the application of the Temporary Protection Directive 2001/55/EC (TPD) in 2023, shedding light on the challenges and good practices observed across 25 EMN Member Countries. This analysis offers insights into the handling of migration dynamics, particularly amidst the backdrop of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine…

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Implementation of measures for civic training as an important tool for integration of third-country nationals

The European Migration Network (EMN) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have published the joint-inform ’Implementation of measures for civic training as an important tool for integration of third-country nationals‘, focusing on civic orientation courses for third-country nationals (TCNs) across 25 EMN Member and Observer Countries. These courses play an important role…

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EMNews Q2 2024

EMNews is a newsletter providing updates on developments at EU and national level relating to migration and asylum on a quarterly basis. The following edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from April to June 2024, which also includes statistics.  

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EMNews Q1 2024

EMNews is a newsletter providing updates on developments at EU and national level relating to migration and asylum on a quarterly basis. The following edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from January to March 2024, which also includes statistics.  

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45th EMN Quarterly

The EMN Quarterly provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 44th edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from October to December 2023, which also includes statistics.  

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