Publications - EMN European Migration Network

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.

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Inform on incentives and motives for voluntary departure

Publications25/08/2022

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 of a return decision, aiming to make the process as humane and dignified as possible.

38th Quarterly

Publications27/06/2022

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.

37th EMN Quarterly

Publications27/06/2022

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.

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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.