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Eurostat and DG Home Affairs are publishing the first report on statistical data on trafficking in human beings at EU level, covering the reference years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
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Main theme: Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: rights, trafficker, victims of human trafficking
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The Commission has made its new proposal to replace the measure which the Court of Justice annulled in September.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: Frontex, external sea border
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The migration of data from SIS I to SIS II has started as the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) is today replacing the current system.
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Main theme: Migration
Keywords: alert, Schengen Information System, SIS II
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PICUM's Annual International Workshop, that will take place on 28 June 2013 in the International Auditorium in Brussels, will explore the housing situation of undocumented migrants.
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: housing, undocumented migrants
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The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) starts tri-annually publishing a newsletter that provides regular updates on the progresses and achievements in the context of migration and environment.
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Main theme: Migration
Keywords: environmentally-driven migrant
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The State Secretary for Migration and Asylum Policy and for Social Integration informed on changes and ongoing pilot projects concerning the control and reimbursement of urgent medical assistance related costs.
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: urgent medical assistance, welfare fraud
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This seminar will examine recent developments concerning migratory flows from and towards Tunisia, Lybia, Egypt and Syria.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: migratory flow, arab spring
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The European Institute of Public Administration invites participants to better identify obstacles to EU citizens' enjoyment of their rights under EU law and provide concrete solutions to problems of implementation.
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Main theme: Migration
Keywords: free movement, cross-border mobility
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Today the Commission proposed to make it easier and more attractive for non-EU national students, researchers and other groups to enter and stay in the EU for periods exceeding three months.
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Main theme: Study § Training
Keywords: researcher directive, student directive
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The EMN Work Programme for 2013 builds on and consolidates the approach of last year, improving the network capacity for
producing information in more flexible and timely ways to meet the needs of policymakers.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: work programme
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Today is the last day for civil society organizations that wish to participate in the first meeting of the EU civil society platform on THB to send their duly completed form to the anti-trafficking unit.
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Main theme: Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: civil society platform, directive 2011/36/EU
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The SCI conference debate aims at identifying fears involved in migration, both those of migrants and those of inhabitants in countries of destination. The aim is also to have a critical look at discourses on this topic.
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Main theme: Migration, Integration
Keywords: fear, attitude towards migration
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SIS II, which is seen as a vital seucirty factor in the EU, will be in operation on 9 April 2013, becoming one of the world's largest IT systems in the field.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: Schengen acquis, Schengen Information System
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Today is the deadline for registering for the multimedia competition organized by the European Commission's DG Home Affairs under the theme "Migrants In Europe".
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Main theme: Migration, Integration
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From 12 to 28 March, concerts, exhibitions, conferences and other activities are organized by DeCLIC on the ULB Solbosch Campus. Three weeks during which students, migrants, experts and citizens are invited to discuss different topics related to migration.
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Main theme: Migration
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On 4 March 2013, the Law laying down sanctions and measures against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals came into force.
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Main theme: Vulnerable groups, Irregular Migration
Keywords: sanctions directive, irregular worker
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The LGBT Intergroup is organising a seminar on the free movement of LGBT families, and the obstacles they face when moving around the EU.
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Main theme: Migration, Family reunification
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Today, the Commission proposed a "smart border package" to reinforce border check procedures for foreigners travelling to the EU.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: entry exit system, registered traveller programme, smart border
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The European Commission is asking Belgium to further facilitate the entry and residence of non-EU family members of Union citizens in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC.
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Main theme: Family reunification
Keywords: Directive 2004/38/EC, free movement, infringement
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This IES Spring Lecture Series starting on 20 February 2013 and ending on 24 April 2013 will focus on the multi-level governance of migration and migrant integration. Each session will be devoted to a particular topic.
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Main theme: Migration
Keywords: migration governance; Common European Asylum System;
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The preliminary executive summary of the report concludes that it is necessary to push forward discussions in order to move towards legislation in the area in the near future.
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Main theme: Regularization, Return & Readmission
Keywords: tolerated status, non-removable migrant
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The policy papers on asylum, migration and reception were presented by secretary of state Maggie De Block in the House of Representatives last Tuesday. The main achievements regarding asylum, migration and reception for the year 2012 are listed, as well as the challenges for the coming year.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: policy paper
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The programme of the Irish Presidency was officially launched in Dublin on Wednesday 9 January and establishes priorities in the fields of Asylum and Migration.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Irish Presidency
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Today, Tuesday 8 January 2013, the act of purchase was signed for the building that will become the open return centre in Holsbeek.
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Main theme: Return & Readmission
Keywords: return centre, voluntary return
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During the 18 January Policy Forum, participants will critically discuss the findings of current international research and the importance of research for acting on climate migration at the European level.