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Vocational education and training of applicants and beneficiaries of international protection (EMN Inform)

28/11/2025

This EMN Inform provides an overview of how EMN Member and Observer Countries ensure access to vocational education and training (VET) for beneficiaries of international protection and applicants for international protection. It examines existing procedures, the incentive mechanisms used to encourage enrolment, and the main challenges and good practices identified across countries.

Theme:
Integration
International Protection
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
labour market integration
vocational education
vocational training
applicant for international protection
beneficiary of international protection

Language and literacy support measures for adult beneficiaries of international protection (EMN–OECD–Council of Europe Inform)

04/11/2025

This Inform offers a comprehensive overview of language and literacy support measures for adult beneficiaries of international protection (BIP) across Europe. It analyses how these measures are designed, implemented and quality-assured, how they address diverse literacy and learning needs, and maps good practices that facilitate integration into education, employment and society. 

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
beneficiary of international protection
language learning
language course
literacy support

Ad Hoc Query on newly arrived third country nationals’ involvement in the host society in relation with their integration

20/10/2025

This ad hoc query explores the tailored measures implemented to enhance the involvement of newly arrived third-country nationals (TCNs) in the host society, in particular, the fields these measures cover, the level at which they take place, whether TCNs who are already more permanently settled can participate, and whether nationals can volunteer to support their implementation. It also examines whether these measures are compulsory for TCNs to validate their integration path, and what the consequences are in the event of non-compliance, notably regarding the right of residence.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
newly arrived third country national
host society
integration policy
volunteer

Ad Hoc Query on incentives aiming at participation in integration activities

27/09/2025

This ad hoc query maps the use of positive and negative incentives to encourage participation of beneficiaries of international protection in civic integration activities or civic integration programmes across EMN Member and Observer Countries.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
integration programme
integration exam
participation
incentive

Distribution of international protection accommodation centres and relationship management with local communities (EMN Inform)

26/09/2025

This Inform examines how international protection applicants and accommodation centres are distributed across 23 EMN Member Countries and Serbia, and how such policies are governed and managed. It compares approaches, criteria and mechanisms used by different countries, highlighting both challenges and good practices. The study also looks at how local communities and stakeholders are informed and engaged in the process. Finally, it identifies opportunities for further collaboration to support effective reception and integration.

Theme:
Integration
Reception
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
distribution
applicant for international protection
reception centre
local community
communication
funding
municipality

Migrant Education Policy Index (SIRIUS - Migration Policy Group)

01/05/2025

The 2025 SIRIUS Migrant Education Policy Index introduces a novel framework for evaluating inclusive education policies across 15 EU Member States. Structured around seven key dimensions, the Index highlights existing disparities and effective practices in supporting migrant learners. It underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students, regardless of migration background. The report advocates for a learner-centred approach prioritising structural flexibility, cultural and linguistic inclusion, and coordinated policy interventions.

Theme:
Integration
Student Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
education policy
Migrant education
migrant student
undocumented student

Ad Hoc Query on access to education for migrant children

17/04/2025

This ad hoc query explores how EMN Member and Observer Countries support legally residing migrant children (third-country nationals) in adapting to the cultural environment of primary and secondary schools. It focuses on national measures, including language support, teacher training, targeted initiatives, and the use of specific educational tools. It also examines challenges, good practices, and whether countries monitor migrant children's academic performance.

 

Theme:
Integration
Vulnerable groups
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
migrant child
school performance
adaptation
language learning

Ad Hoc Query on vocational education and training of applicants and beneficiaries of international protection

10/04/2025

This ad hoc query, which informed the preparation of an EMN Inform, collected information on how Member and Observer Countries organise vocational education and training (VET) for applicants and beneficiaries of international protection. It covers programme structures, admission conditions, support measures, incentives, obligations, and the recognition of prior skills, as well as good practices and key challenges in delivering VET.

Theme:
Integration
International Protection
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
labour market integration
vocational education
vocational training
applicant for international protection
beneficiary of international protection

Ad Hoc Query on the role of the employer in the integration of employed third-country nationals

20/03/2025

This ad hoc query examines the initiatives in place across EMN Member and Observer Countries to encourage employers to participate in the integration of their employees.

Theme:
Integration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
foreign workers
language course
civic integration course

Improving the Economic Migration Framework to Attract and Retain Qualified Talent in Flanders (OECD)

01/03/2025

This report provides a diagnosis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Flemish framework for management of economic migration and recommendations for possible areas of reform. The report also presents some of the first empirical analyses of retention and outcomes of economic migrants in Flanders. 

Theme:
Integration
Economic migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
talent attraction
talent retention
skilled workers
activation policy
single permit
posted worker
shortage occupation
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