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Integration of applicants for international protection in the labour market

Publications04/12/2023

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 has an impact on the health and overall well-being of the migrants. The importance of migrant integration in the labour market is notably more urgent considering the current labour and skills shortages across EMN Member States. Over the period from 2017 to 2022, there…

Annual report on migration and asylum 2022

Publications29/11/2023

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 the war in Ukraine, which led to the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive. This new challenge added to already existing ones including related to demography, labour market, and the impact of migration on Member States’ societies. 2022 saw a significant rise in asylum applications, with approximately…

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Resettlement, Humanitarian Admission and Sponsorship Schemes

Publications20/10/2023

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 and irregular routes. Resettlement, humanitarian admission, and sponsorship schemes offer protection and durability to displaced persons while alleviating pressure in countries of first asylum. These schemes also serve as a crucial tool for demonstrating global solidarity with non-EU countries. The term “resettlement” means selecting and…

41st Quarterly

Publications23/05/2023

The EMN Quarterly provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 41st edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from October to December 2022, which also includes statistics.

Displacement and migration related to disasters, climate change and environmental degradation

Publications08/05/2023

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), extreme weather events, such as abnormally intense rainfall, prolonged droughts, heat waves and cyclones are linked to the displacement of approximately 20 million+ people annually. Despite the fact that more people are affected by climate change, it is difficult to directly link environmental degradation to displacement or people’s decision to migrate because of the complex interaction between environmental and other factors that can drive migration As more and more people are affected by climate change, the need to understand and prepare for climate-related migration has increased. This inform aims to…

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Statelessness in the European Union, Norway and Georgia

Publications28/04/2023

Statelessness is a global phenomenon, preventing those concerned from accessing fundamental human, civil, political, economic, social and cultural #rights. Marginalisation and discrimination are frequent consequences. The updated EMN inform focuses on statelessness and its implications in the EU, Norway and Georgia. By providing an overview of the countries’ policies and measures, it enables a better understanding of: – the determination of statelessness, – implications for affected individuals, particularly with regard to work, education, healthcare and social aid, – national best practices and challenges.

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Migration diplomacy: An analysis of policy approaches and instruments

Publications17/01/2025

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

Publications15/01/2025

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…

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

Publications06/01/2025

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…

EMNews Q2 2024

Publications24/10/2024

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.

EMNews Q1 2024

Publications24/10/2024

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.

45th EMN Quarterly

Publications24/10/2024

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.