With the Informs series of publications, the European Migration Network (EMN) provides concise summaries of the most significant findings on a specific topic — gathered from sources such as studies and Ad-Hoc Queries — and presented in a form suitable for use by policymakers.
Access to remedies for international protection applicants
The new EMN inform provides a detailed examination of how EMN Member Countries organise their first instance appeals procedures for international protection applicants. It delivers a comprehensive comparative analysis, reflecting on procedural safeguards, key challenges, and good practices observed across the EU. This assessment supports the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum by offering policymakers comparable data for procedural reforms.
Designing Migration Strategies
The new joint EMN-OECD inform presents an overview and comparison of the different approaches to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and subsequent adaptation of migration strategies in EMN Member and Observer Countries, and in non-EU OECD countries. Strategies are divided into six categories: asylum, regular migration, integration, irregular migration, external dimension, and contingency planning.
New and innovative ways to attract foreign talents in the EU
The new joint EMN-OECD inform examines new and innovative ways to attract foreign talent used by EMN Member Countries and selected non-EMN OECD countries, covering the period January 2021 and March 2024. It provides an overview of funding strategies, implementing actors, targeted economic sectors or countries of origin as well as methods such as digital platforms, diplomatic efforts or tax incentives.
Illegal employment of third-country nationals
The new EMN inform examines the unlawful employment of third-country nationals in EMN Member Countries from 2017 to 2022. The inform summarizes the main findings of the related study that details the various forms of unlawful employment and the challenges faced by both workers and authorities. It offers an up-to-date analysis of key legislative and policy frameworks, as well as practices for preventing, detecting, and addressing unlawful employment.
Processing the biometric data of third-country nationals
The new EMN inform explores national legislation and practices in the collection and processing of biometric data of third-country nationals in 24 EMN Member Countries and three EMN Observer Countries, in accordance with the requirements of national and European law. The inform aims to enhance understanding of existing legislation and practices in biometric data management within migration processes.
Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: Challenges and good practices in 2023
The new EMN inform covers the application of the Temporary Protection Directive 2001/55/EC 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.
Governing the accommodation of international protection applicants
The new EMN inform provides an overview of how EMN Member and Observer Countries manage accommodation for international protection applicants. With fluctuating asylum applications, limited housing capacity, and community relations at stake, effective governance is essential. This inform explores how EMN Member and Observer Countries navigate these challenges through centralized, decentralized, or mixed governance models, ensuring a response to fluctuating asylum demands.
Migration Diplomacy: An analysis of policy approaches and instruments
The new EMN inform, developed in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), explores the role of migration diplomacy in fostering international cooperation for effective migration management. It examines diplomatic tools, practices, and challenges across EMN Member and Observer countries, with examples from OECD countries, focusing on good practices, challenges, and key factors for successful migration diplomacy.
Practices and challenges in identifying victims of torture and/or ill-treatment in the context of international and temporary protection
The new EMN-Red Cross EU joint inform explores practices and challenges in the early detection and identification of victims of torture and/or ill-treatment within international and temporary protection contexts. Developed in collaboration with the Red Cross EU Office and the Swedish Red Cross, this inform provides an overview of the guidance and training available to EMN Member and Observer Countries. It highlights procedural safeguards for asylum authorities requesting medico-legal documentation in international protection applications and examines practices for identifying victims among beneficiaries of temporary protection to ensure appropriate medical care, in line with the Temporary Protection Directive.
Implementation of measures for civic training as an important tool for integration of third-country nationals
Civic trainings play an important role in the integration of third-country nationals (TCNs) across Europe. The recent joint inform from the European Migration Network (EMN) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) explores the implementation of civic orientation courses across 25 EMN Member and Observer Countries. These courses are essential for providing TCNs with the knowledge and skills necessary for their social, cultural, and political participation in host societies.