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Ad Hoc Query on forged documents for the acquisition of a digital nomad residence permit

03/12/2024

This ad hoc query maps the schemes in place across EMN Member and Observer Countries to issue residence permits for so-called “digital nomads”, or persons who work remotely for an employer registered outside of their country of residence. Emphasis is placed on the issue of the use of forged documents in the applications for such permits.

Theme:
Economic migration
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
residence permit
digital nomad
forged document

The European Court of Auditors expresses criticism of the EU Trust Fund for Africa aimed at addressing the root causes of irregular migration

25/09/2024

According to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA), EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) projects have reported the delivery of many of the planned outputs and partially achieved their objectives. Despite this, the financial support from the EUTF support is still insufficiently focused on the agreed priorities. Furthermore, there are challenges in relation to reporting, ensuring the sustainability of results and safeguarding human rights.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
EU Emergency Trust Fund
EU Trust Fund for Africa
audit

Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor calls for solidarity and cooperation within the Union

09/09/2024

In a press release from 9 September 2024, the Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor reacted to the Hungarian government’s recent threats to send migrants to Brussels. She advocated for a joint, coordinated policy, in which respect for European values and international obligations are central. 

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
migration instrumentalization
European cooperation
mutual trust

Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

01/07/2024

On 1 July 2024, Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for a duration of six months. Among the country’s seven priorities for its EU presidency are " stemming illegal migration” and bringing the Western Balkans countries “one step closer” to EU membership.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Hungarian Presidency

At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, according to IOM

06/03/2024

According to data collected by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project, 2023, with at least 8565 deaths and disappearances, is the deadliest year since the project's inception in 2014. IOM highlights the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life. 

 

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
migration route
migrant death
Mediterranean

Ad Hoc Query on practical measures for reducing irregular migration

22/12/2011

Member States present examples of practical measures taken in 2008-2011, that have been particularly effective in tackling irregular migration.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries

RIC Foyer: Study Day 'The live/survive of Roma in Brussels'

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16/11/2011

The Service 'Roma and Travellers' of the Regional Ingetration Centre 'Foyer' in Brussels organise a study day on the topic of Roma living in the Brussels region

Theme:
Migration
Irregular Migration
Integration
Vulnerable groups
Type:
Event
Keywords:
Roma
Foyer
Travellers

EMN European Conference on Irregular Migration in Warsaw (1 day)

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21/04/2011

In the framework of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Polish NCP EMN organizes the annual EMN European Conference in Warsaw on 25 October 2011

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
Event
Keywords:
EU Migration Policy
irregular resident
Polish Presidency

EMN National Conference Norway: "Pathways out of Irregularity" (1 day)

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02/08/2011

2nd Norwegian EMN Conference, organized by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice, the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and the Institute for Social Research (ISF)

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Keywords:
regularization

The role of organized crime in the smuggling of migrants of West Africa to the European Union

03/10/2011

The new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) investigates the involvement of organized criminal groups in the smuggling of migrants from West Africa towards the European Union (EU).

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Smuggling & Trafficking
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
criminal groups
smuggling of migrants

EMN-rapport in de Vlaamse media

07/09/2011

Theme:
Irreguliere migratie
Terugkeer & Readmissie
Type:
Nieuwsbericht

Ad Hoc Query on marriage of convenience

17/08/2011

The United Kingdom is seeing a growth in the use of ‘marriages of convenience’ as a way of obtaining the right to stay in the UK

Theme:
Family Migration
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
marriage of convenience

FRONTEX release its FRAN Quarterly Report

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29/07/2011

The Frontex Risk Analysis Network (FRAN) released its newest quarterly report, covering January - March 2011

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Smuggling & Trafficking
External Dimension
Type:
News item
Keywords:
border control
Frontex
Lampedusa

Annual Report 2010, Immigration Office

Cover Annual Report 2010, Immigration Office

23/06/2011

This is the Annual Report 2010 of the Belgian Immigration Office (Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken/Office des Etrangers)

Theme:
Asylum
Migration
Economic migration
Family Migration
Citizenship & Nationality
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Smuggling & Trafficking
Regularization

Back to Basics: The Right to Liberty and Security of Person and 'Alternatives to Detention' of Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, Stateless Persons and Other Migrants

01/06/2011

Publication of the UNHCR: Legal and Protection Policy Research Series

Theme:
Vulnerable groups
Asylum
International Protection
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
alternatives to detention
detention

Ad Hoc Query on marriage of convenience

25/05/2011

Ad hoc query, requested on April 18, 2011 by the Hungarian NCP concerning marriages of convenience in the European Union. 18 responses

Theme:
Family Migration
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
marriage of convenience

New Proposals of the Commission for a EU Migration Policy

EU flag

25/05/2011

On May 24, 2011, the European Commission presented its proposals for a better managment of migration flows from the Southern Mediterranean region and for amendements to the Visa Regulation

Theme:
Migration
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
EU Migration Policy

Frontex Annual Risk Analysis 2011

Cover page report

20/05/2011

The Annual Risk Analysis Report of EU Agency FRONTEX, in charge for the coordination of the operational cooperation between Member States in the field of border security

Theme:
Migration
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords:
border control
risk analysis

Before and After (Centre)

Cover page study

11/05/2011

The Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism (Centre) published a study on the socio-economical status of regularized persons (Law of 22 December 1999)

Theme:
Migration
Irregular Migration
Regularization
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
regularization campaign

Annual Report 'Migration' 2010 (Centre)

Cover Annual Report Migration 2010

11/05/2011

The Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism (Centre) published its fourth annual report 'Migration'. The Centre pleads for the third year in a row for a sustainable migration policy in Belgium.

Theme:
Asylum
Migration
Family Migration
Citizenship & Nationality
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Regularization
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
annual report
migration policy

No Easy Options: Irregular Immigration in the UK

Cover page report

21/04/2011

How to cope with one of the most difficult public policy issue at the moment in Europe, dealing with irregular migration? On 20 April 2011, the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) published a new report on irregular migration in the UK

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
border control
forced return

Franco-Italian row over Tunisian migrants

18/04/2011

VALENTINA POP - EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - France on Sunday blocked the passage of Italian trains in order to prevent Tunisian migrants from entering its territory, a move promptly slammed by Rome. EU council chief Herman Van Rompuy meanwhile appealed for Paris not to "exaggerate" the migration issue

Theme:
Economic migration
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item

Being Children and Undocumented in the UK: A Background Paper

Cover page study

30/03/2011

How is it being undocumented children in Britain? This study introduces the debate on children in migration and illustrates some of the tensions that the migration of children produces, both in legal and in policy terms.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
migration of children
UK

Assessment of Brazilian Migration Patterns and AVR-Programmes from selected EU Member States to Brazil (IOM)

Cover page study

27/01/2011

This research, initiated by the IOM, aimed at better defining the profile of the Brazilian migrants residing in Ireland, Portugal and Belgium.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
Brazil
IOM
irregular resident
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