The EMN produces a variety of publications that are based on inputs from the National Contact Points (NCPs) and are available to the wider public. The topics are selected jointly by the NCPs and the European Commission on an annual basis. These publications provide up-to-date, objective, reliable, comparable and policy-relevant information on migration and asylum issues across Europe.
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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 o... Read more about New and innovative ways to attract foreign talents in the EU
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... Read more about Processing the biometric data of third-country nationals
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 migrati... Read more about Migration diplomacy: An analysis of policy approaches and instruments
The international dimension of Austrian measures to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings and protect the victims
Human trafficking is a global phenomenon that is considered a modern form of slavery and a serious violation of fundamental human rights and human dignity. In order to effectively counter this phenomenon, Austria is impl... Read more about The international dimension of Austrian measures to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings and protect the victims
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... Read more about Governing the accommodation of international protection applicants
Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: challenges and good practices in 2023
Large-scale displacement from Ukraine following the Russian invasion has tested the EU’s capacity to deliver immediate protection and access to rights for millions of people. Temporary protection became a pivotal instrum... Read more about Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: challenges and good practices in 2023