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What are the main barriers migrants face when looking for housing in the EU? How is housing governed? Read the latest EWSI analysis and discover over 40 good practices in medium- and long-term accommodation services.

Upcoming events

ACRONYM project summer school: Central and Eastern European migration and asylum policies

The Advancing Cooperation on Migration and Asylum (ACRONYM) project announced a call for applications for its international summer school 2024, which will examine Central and Eastern European migration and asylum policies with particular focus on understanding temporary protection, shaping perception, and fostering inclusivity.

Fachtagung #NexSM24 - Social Media for Migration and Society

Die Fachtagung #NexSM24 untersucht die Wechselwirkungen zwischen den aktuellen Entwicklungen in den Bereichen Künstliche Intelligenz, Migration und soziale Medien, um die Debatte über die Potenziale sowie die Herausforderungen der digitalen Transformation für Migrant*innen und migrantische Communitys voranzubringen. 

Welcome to the Czech Republic: obstacles, successes and challenges in promoting the integration of people displaced from Ukraine

This conference will focus on obstacles encountered by people displaced from Ukraine on their integration trajectories in the Czech Republic, including issues of access to the labour market, and business opportunities.

News

Cyprus: New action plan for migrant integration

The Republic of Cyprus presented a new, 50-point action plan to support the social and labour market integration of third-country nationals (TCNs).

Spain takes first step towards regularising 500 000 migrants

The Spanish parliament took the first legislative step towards approving a citizens' initiative which calls for the regularisation of half a million undocumented foreigners living in Spain.

Latvia: Mandatory study proposed for those displaced from Ukraine

The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) in Latvia proposed that people displaced from Ukraine be required to study in Latvian education institutions.

EC proposes negotiations on youth mobility between EU and UK

The European Commission (EC) made a proposal to the European Council that negotiations be opened with the UK to reach agreement on the facilitation of youth mobility.

Integration practices recently added

La lutte contre les discriminations au sein de la Communauté d’Agglomération Creil Sud Oise

Ce plan de lutte contre les discriminations vise à prévenir les discriminations vécues par les habitants des quartiers prioritaires de  l’Agglomération Creil Sud Oise (ACSO).

Latest documents

Greece: The challenge of migration flows and refugee protection

The Greek Ombudsman published a new report assessing the migration situation in Greece, with focus on the conditions and administrative procedures for the reception of applicants for international protection.

Poland: Housing recommendations for displaced people at local and regional levels

This publication presents housing policy recommendations for local governments and regional central government administrations in Poland, aiming to promote improved support for people displaced from Ukraine.

Portuguese Refugee Council launches language learning books for refugees

The Portuguese Refugee Council (CPR) launched two publications to help asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection learn Portuguese.

Antiasiatischer Rassismus in Zeiten der Pandemie: Hintergründe, Kontexte und empirische Ergebnisse. NaDiRa-Fokusbericht 2024

Während der Corona-Pandemie sahen sich Menschen asiatischer Herkunft in Deutschland verstärkt mit Diskriminierung und Rassismus konfrontiert. Zu diesem Schluss kommt eine umfassende Studie des Deutschen Zentrums für Integrations- und Migrationsforschung (DeZIM)