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Inform on bilateral readmission agreements

Publications20/10/2022

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 numbers of returns and smoother return operations, as well as consolidating good cooperation with third countries. The inform is also supplemented by the Inventory on bilateral readmission agreements signed by or entered into force in EU Member States in 2014-2021.

Study on detention and alternatives to detention

Publications20/10/2022

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 its key findings, the study outlines the legislative changes introduced by Member States since 2015, primarily related to the need to implement EU legislation, and to further define the scope, content and criteria for the application of detention. In addition, Member States have introduced new…

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Inform on the Application of the Temporary Protection Directive (Scope and Registration)

Publications19/10/2022

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.

Study on third country national victims of trafficking in human beings: detection, identification and protection

Publications14/09/2022

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 workers employed in manual jobs continues to provide opportunities for traffickers to exploit human beings. Third-country nationals account for more than half of all registered victims in EU Member States, with unaccompanied minors and those in the process of seeking asylum being at particular risk…

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Study on integration of migrant women

Publications12/09/2022

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 housing as these are considered by the Action Plan the base for societal integration. The study maps integration policies and measures in Member States, and the extent to which they specifically target migrant women. It provides examples of good practices and lessons learned on integration…

Secondary movements of beneficiaries of international protection

Publications12/09/2022

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.

Publications archive

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.

44th EMN Quarterly

Publications17/10/2024

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 July to September 2023, which also includes statistics.

43rd EMN Quarterly

Publications17/10/2024

The EMN Quarterly provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 43rd edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from April to June 2023, which also includes statistics.

42nd EMN Quarterly

Publications17/10/2024

The EMN Quarterly provides up-to-date information on recent developments in migration and international protection at EU and national level. The 42nd edition contains information on key development milestones for the period from January to March 2023, which also includes statistics.