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EMN - European Migration Network, National Contact Point Belgium

Thematic Studies

Studies on central topics within the field of migration and asylum, drafted by the National Contact Points or/and by academic partners. Since 2012 the EMN workprogramme is prescribing one main study and up to three focussed studies.

The Steering Board of the EMN determines the subjects of the studies for the following year. Proposals can be launched by NCP’s and by the European Commission.

Misuse of the Right to Family Reunification: Marriages of Convenience and False Declarations of Parenthood in Belgium (EMN)

Pub date: 
Apr 2012
In this national contribution to the EMN focussed study, the Belgian Contact Point clarifies the scope of the issue and presents national means of prevention, detection and actions against such misuses, as well as statistics in this field.
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Main theme:
Family reunification
Publication Type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
False declaration of parenthood, marriage of convenience

Practical Measures for Reducing Irregular Migration towards Belgium

afbeelding rapport Irr. migratie
Pub date: 
Jan 2012
This national report on the EMN-study topic "Practical Measures for Reducing Irregular Migration" provides an overview of existing approaches, mechanisms and measures implemented by Belgium to address irregular migration.
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Main theme:
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies

EMN report: Visa policy as migration channel in Belgium

cover visa study
Pub date: 
Oct 2011
This study examines the impact of the visa policy on legal and illegal migration in Belgium. It is limited to nationals from third countries, with exception of family members of EU nationals or Belgians. Short-stay visas of max. 3 months and D visas for stays of more than 3 months are discussed
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Main theme:
Borders & Visa
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
visa policy

EU and Non-EU harmonised protection statuses in Belgium (update)

cover report
Pub date: 
Oct 2011
The Belgian EMN NCP updated a report on protection statuses and published the report. The publication was presented on the EMN-national seminar on 60 years Geneva convention on October 14, 2011 which took place at Residence Palace in Brussels.
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Main theme:
International Protection, Regularization
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
protection, status

Synthesis Report Temporary and Circular Migration (EMN)

Cover Temporary and Circular Migration Report
Pub date: 
Oct 2011
The final version of the Synthesis Report for the EMN Study on ‘Temporary and Circular migration: empirical evidence, current policy practice and future options in EU Member States’ has now been launched
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Main theme:
Economic migration, Migration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
temporary migration

Temporary and Circular Migration in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page study
Pub date: 
Jan 2011
In this study the existence of, the policy on and the future options of temporary and circular migration in Belgium are examined.
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Main theme:
External Dimension
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
circular migration, temporary migration

Satisfying Labour Demand through Migration in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page study
Pub date: 
Aug 2010
What is the Belgian approach and policy regarding economic migration? This study addresses this question and examines the labour migration in Belgium from the point of view of combating labour shortages and/or labour demands.
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Main theme:
Economic migration
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
highly skilled, labour policy, labour shortages, low skilled, mobility, work permit

EU and non-EU Harmonised Protection Statuses in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page study
Pub date: 
Dec 2009
This study examines the protection statuses granted in Belgium, including those harmonized at European level and those set at the national level in the framework of asylum and immigration policies. It addresses the legal basis, procedures and rights attached to these statuses.
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Main theme:
International Protection
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
displaced person, protection need, qualification directive, refugee, residence permit, rights

Programmes and Strategies in Belgium Fostering Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration in Third Countries (EMN)

Cover page report
Pub date: 
Oct 2009
How is assisted return defined? How is voluntary return implemented in Belgium and what is the target group? This study examines further the political and institutional context, the legal basis as well as programs and data available on the subject.
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Main theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
migration policy, REAB program

Unaccompanied Minors in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page study
Pub date: 
Jul 2009
Who are the unaccompanied minors (UMAs) in Belgium? What motivates them to enter and stay in the country? What are the policies on reception, return and integration developed for UMAs in Belgium? This study addresses such questions and contains statistical information on the subject.
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Main theme:
Vulnerable groups
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
age assessment, guardianship, unaccompanied minors