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The 2024 EMN Asylum and Migration Overview is now published
European Migration Network (EMN) Asylum and Migration Overview (AMO) 2024 provides an overview of national and European Union legal and policy developments in the fields of asylum and migration for the period January to December 2024. Please find it here.
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Read the new EMN study on trafficking in human beings
This European Migration Network study provides an overview of the EU’s policies on preventing and combating human trafficking, as well as protecting its victims, from an international perspective. The aim of the study is to analyze the international cooperation of member states in the fight against human trafficking from 2021 to 2023. Find the study […]
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Updated EMN Asylum and Migration Glossary now available
A new version of the European Migration Network (EMN) Asylum and Migration Glossary is now available online and in mobile versions for Android and iOS users. The EMN Asylum and Migration Glossary is a key resource for the most up-to-date, relevant and accurate terms and definitions as well as reliable and verified translations related to […]
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EMN Estonia Conference took place on 28 May 2025
EMN Estonia Conference titled ”Beyond Temporary: Building for the Future” took place on 28 May at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences. Since the Russian full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, 6.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes. The Council of the European Union has extended temporary protection until […]
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EMN inform gives overview on access to remedies for international protection applicants
The European Migration Network (EMN) has published the inform ‘Access to remedies for international protection applicants’, providing a detailed examination of how EMN Member Countries organise their first instance appeals procedures. The inform delivers a comprehensive comparative analysis, reflecting on procedural safeguards, key challenges, and good practices observed across the EU. The inform can be […]
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EMN inform explores designing migration strategies
The increasing migration requires well-managed systems to address its opportunities and challenges. The new joint inform by EMN OECD provides an overview of the need for migration strategies, the national migration strategies of EMN and OECD member states, their monitoring, and communication. The inform can be accessed here.
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EMN Inform explores new and innovative ways to attract foreign talents in the EU
This EMN inform provides an overview of new and innovative initiatives by EMN Member Countries and selected OECD countries to attract foreign talent from January 2021 to March 2024. It explores practical programs and projects, rather than legal frameworks, including EU-funded initiatives like those under the Talent Partnerships framework. The inform also examines how these […]
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EMN Study on illegal employment of third-country nationals: 2017-2022 situation analysis
The illegal employment of third-country nationals continues to spark national debates across EMN Member Countries, particularly on its societal impact and the need for protection and regularisation of workers. These discussions have intensified due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, bringing greater focus to issues of equality, […]
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New EMN inform gives an overview about processing of biometric data of third-country nationals
The inform covers the collection of biometric data in migration process: the initial purpose of collecting this data, storage of data, processing the data for purposes other than the initial purpose, and international transfer of biometric data. You can find the inform here.
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New edition of EMNews now available
The latest edition of the European Migration Network’s newsletter, EMNews, is now available, offering updates on migration news from EMN member and observer countries, including Estonia, for the period of October to December 2024. You can read the new issue of the newsletter here. EMNews provides insights into migration developments by country, along with recent […]
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New EMN inform explores migration diplomacy and international cooperation strategies
A new inform by the European Migration Network, in collaboration with the 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 […]
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EMN inform highlights governance models for accommodation of international protection applicants
The governance of accommodation for international protection applicants is a critical issue faced by European Migration Network (EMN) Member (EU Member States except Denmark) and Observer Countries (NO, GE, MD, UA, ME, AM, RS). With fluctuating asylum applications, limited housing capacity, and community relations at stake, effective governance is necessary. According to the 2024 recast […]