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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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…