Policy Papers

Policy makers who aim at reducing migration pressures are well advised to create opportunities for local economic development. By...

The concept of ‘EU return sponsorships’ is one of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum’s central and most novel proposals. It may also...

Key Messages The link between the spatial concentration of immigrants and attitudes toward immigrants is an important concern when...

This Issue Paper examines nearly 1,500 news articles from four EU member states (Germany, Italy, Spain and the Czech Republic)...

This paper aims to understand the drivers of immigrant integration at the local level: why are some areas more successful at...

The coronavirus pandemic has brought international movement to a standstill, including in West Africa. In reality, however,...

Border measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through international travel such as mandatory tests or quarantine requirements will...

Summary African countries have imposed harsh lockdowns to stop the spread of Covid-19. These lockdowns immediately worsen the...

The study reviews existing research on the impact of refugees on residents’ livelihoods in host communities in developing countries. ...

The paper highlights the challenges in meeting the Commission’s objective of building consensus between member states. ...

Abstract Managing migration across the EU’s external border requires a comprehensive policy response. For policies to be effective,...

With the “Points-based Model Project for Foreign Skilled Workers” (PuMa) in Baden-Württemberg, a points-based immigration system has...