Publication date: 27 July 2011
In November 2010, the World Bank published the update of its factbook on migration and remittances
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Main theme: Migration, Economic migration, External Dimension, Data & Statistics
Keywords: remittances, World Bank
Publication date: 30 June 2011
As part of the project "Improving EU and US Immigration Systems' Capacity for Responding to Global Challenges", this Paper focuses on how since 2005, we have moved away from purely instrumentalist concern with development as a way of pursuing goals of migration control.
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Main theme: External Dimension, Migration
Publication Type: Study
Keywords: development, EU Migration Policy, migration control
Publication date: 01 June 2011
Publication of the UNHCR: Legal and Protection Policy Research Series
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Main theme: Vulnerable groups, Asylum, International Protection, Irregular Migration
Publication Type: Study
Keywords: alternatives to detention, detention
Publication date: 28 April 2011
Does circular migration bring benefits? Is there evidence to support that it is preferred by migrants? This discussion paper examines the reasons behind the upsurge of interest in circular migration as well as benefits and improvements proposed to such models.
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Main theme: External Dimension
Publication Type: Study
Keywords: labour migration, managed migration, temporary migration, triple win
Publication date: 30 March 2011
Is the the temporary movement of service providers, as liberalized by the WTO in the so-called mode 4 of GATS, lacking potential for managing labor migration? What about then the other migration-related agreements? This analysis is reviewing some regulation currently available in treaty law.
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Publication date: 30 March 2011
In the context of the comprehensive US immigration reform, improved controls and dealing with unauthorized foreigners were discussed extensively in the US Senate in 2006 and 2007. But what about the future flows?
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Main theme: Economic migration
Publication Type: Study
Keywords: Immigration reform, labour shortages, Migration Advisory Commitee
Publication date: 30 March 2011
To what extent is climate change affecting migration flows? Although knowledge in that particular field remains limited, this study is paving the way for a new research area.
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Main theme: Migration
Publication Type: Study
Keywords: climate change, environmental migrants, forced migration
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The second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF 2026) provides a global platform for Member States and relevant stakeholders to discuss progress on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The event will include interactive roundtables, a policy debate, plenary meetings, and opportunities for side events showcasing initiatives and good practices.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional, Migration
Keywords: International Migration Review Forum, second edition
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On 4 February 2026, Human Rights Watch published World Report 2026, its annual review of human rights worldwide. In a chapter on the European Union, the report highlights concerns that EU policies and Member State actions may undermine the rights of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. It notes, inter alia, restrictions on access to asylum, measures aimed at increasing removals, and the transfer of responsibility to third countries. The report also draws attention to human rights issues at EU borders and deaths at sea.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional, Asylum, Migration
Keywords: asylum policy, migration policy, return regulation, human rights, rights violations
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At the occasion of the publication of the 49th edition of the International Migration Outlook, the OECD organised a launch event including a press conference and a high-level panel discussion. Discussions revolved around the key findings of the report and the future outlook of migration in the EU.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional, Asylum, Migration
Keywords: international migration trend
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On Monday, Belgium repatriated 75 people from the Gaza Strip. They arrived at Ostend airport in the afternoon. Belgian authorities report that around 850 eligible individuals have already been evacuated from Gaza. About 150 people remain on the list awaiting evacuation.
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Main theme: Family reunification
Keywords: Gaza, evacuation, family member, Belgian, refugee, stateless persons
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Belgium and Morocco have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation across multiple areas, aiming for concrete and measurable results. The deal covers security, justice, economic development, and migration. Belgium has also committed to supporting Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, a region that has been at the centre of an international dispute for nearly fifty years.
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Main theme: Return & Readmission
Keywords: bilateral cooperation, Belgium, Morocco, irregularly staying third-country national
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On 30 September 2025, at the invitation of Enabel, EMN Belgium had the opportunity to present the specific features of its network-based approach to representatives from Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania, who visited Belgium as part of an exchange visit focused on inclusion and (re)integration.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional, Asylum, Migration
Keywords: EMN Belgium, network
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Red Cross Flanders has opened 156 new cases this year concerning families who lost contact due to war, violence or migration, involving 337 individuals. The organisation works to reconnect families separated under these circumstances. Currently, 671 cases remain open in Flanders, while the international Red Cross network manages over 250.000 cases worldwide. Efforts cover more than twenty countries, including Ukraine, Afghanistan and Congo.
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Main theme: Family reunification
Keywords: missing person, family tie, family member, family tracing
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The “Blue Heart” is recognised as the international symbol of the fight against human trafficking. On 28 July 2025, the Blue Heart Campaign was launched at Leuven City Hall. EMN Belgium joined local authorities, the three specialised centres for victims of human trafficking, Myria, the UNODC and many other stakeholders on this occasion. The theme of this year is “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation”.
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World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on 20 June to recognise the situation of refugees worldwide. The day aims to raise public awareness and foster understanding of the challenges faced by displaced people. Various testimonies, events, and initiatives take place internationally and in Belgium. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with refugees.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: World Refugee Day, solidarity, refugee
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On 5 June 2025, World Environment Day highlights the complex links between climate change and human mobility. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) issued statements emphasising both the scale of climate-induced displacement and the growing recognition of migrants’ potential contributions to environmental resilience. Discussions on the role of migrants in addressing environmental challenges have become more prominent, i.a. in a recent MPI podcast dedicated to this topic.
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Main theme: Migration
Keywords: climate change, environmental migration, climate-induced displacement
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An unprecedented international law enforcement operation has led to the dismantling of Kidflix, one of the world’s largest child sexual exploitation platforms. With the support of Europol, authorities from over 35 countries – including Belgium – coordinated efforts to shut down the site and identify the perpetrators. The platform had nearly two million registered users and facilitated the distribution of vast amounts of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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Main theme: Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: child sexual exploitation, law enforcement, joint action day
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The Benelux countries and Suriname have agreed to facilitate the return of individuals in irregular situations from the Benelux or Suriname to their country of origin. Additionally, they have decided to grant visa-free travel for diplomats and government officials between the Benelux countries and Suriname.
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Main theme: Return & Readmission
Keywords: Benelux, readmission agreement, Suriname
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This conference will highlight the findings from the European research project OPPORTUNITIES. Four years of research will be brought to the stage on how narratives on migration develop, how (social) media spread such narratives, how Europeans relate to migration and how, in practice, an equal dialogue is possible.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: narrative, equal dialogue, migration discourse
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The 18 December was chosen to celebrate International Migrants Day and the contributions that migrants make to the societies and countries that host them. On this occasion, various persons and organisations took action and issued statements calling for respect for the rights of migrants.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: international migrants day
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The Joint Research Centre (JRC) published the Atlas of Migration 2024 which delves into the complex factors and conditions that shape migratory movements. The research shows that a wide range of interrelated drivers linked to the circumstances in the origin country, opportunities in the potential destination country as well as personal ambitions shape the migration potential of individuals and groups.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: migration driver, decision to migrate, motivation to migrate
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On 26 November 2024, the European Commission launched a new programme to support a Talent Partnership between the EU and Pakistan. The programme, that is funded with EUR 3 million from the EU, will enable the EU, its Member States, and Pakistan to develop a coherent set of actions on labour mobility and skills development.
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Main theme: External Dimension
Keywords: talent partnership, talent mobility, labour market need, skill need
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The latest International Migration Outlook 2024 includes a special focus on immigrant entrepreneurship. It highlights that migrants represent a growing share of total entrepreneurs in OECD countries. In 2022, 17% of the self-employed in OECD countries on average were migrants, up from 11% in 2006.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: migrant entrepreneurship, self-employment, job creation
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Researchers, civil servants, journalists, teachers, and professionals from intergovernmental and governmental agencies working in migration-related areas are encouraged to apply for the 2nd Migration Winter Academy, taking place from 3-7 February 2025, in Florence, Italy. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, the course will delve into public attitudes toward migration, migrant decision-making, and the development of migration policies.