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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

Good practices in the return and reintegration of irregular migrants: entry bans policy and use of readmission agreements (EMN Inform)

EMN Inform return and readmission

11/12/2014

This Inform summarizes the main findings of the corresponding EMN study aimed at analyzing Member States’ use of entry bans and readmission agreements as the EU main policy measures to implement effective return policies

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
entry ban
forced return
readmission agreement
return directive

Good practices in the return and reintegration of irregular migrants in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

Screen shot study return and readmission

11/12/2014

This focused study presents an analysis of (Member) States’ use of entry bans and readmission agreements and also identify good practices in this field, including possible synergies in the implementation of return and reintegration measures.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
entry ban
forced return
readmission agreement
return directive

When the best option is a leaky boat: why migrants risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean and what Europe is doing about it (MPC)

04/12/2014

This policy brief, produced by the Migration Policy Centre, focuses on immigration to Europe via the Mediterranean and related issues such as smuggling, sea routes, Mare Nostrum and risks encountered by migrants. It also provides statistics and data.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Smuggling & Trafficking
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
boat migrant
human smuggling
Mare Nostrum
Mediterranean
migrant death

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies (EMN Inform)

Cover page EMN Inform

03/11/2014

This Inform summarizes the main findings of the corresponding EMN study aimed at analyzing Member States’ use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
alternative to detention
detention

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

Cover report EMN Study use of detention and alternatives to detention

03/11/2014

This focused study presents an analysis of (Member) States use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies and identifies similarities, differences and good practices in this field

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternative to detention
detention

Functioning of the Schengen area: release of the 6th Bi-annual report (May-October 2014)

Logo European commission

03/11/2014

On 11 November 2014, the European Commission has released its 6th bi-annual report on the functioning of the Schengen area covering the period from 1 May to 31 October 2014.

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Data & Statistics
Type:
News item
Keywords:
border management
irregular migration path
Schengen
visa policy

Fatal journeys: Tracking Lives Lost During Migration (IOM)

30/09/2014

The report, compiled under IOM’s Missing Migrants Project, indicates Europe is the world’s most dangerous destination for “irregular” migration, costing the lives of over 3,000 migrants this year.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Keywords:
Mediterranean
smuggled migrant
migrant death

Fighting abuse of EU citizens' right to free movement: Commission helps Member States tackle marriages of convenience

European Commission Logo

26/09/2014

The European Commission published on 26 September 2014 a handbook to help EU Member States take action against marriages of convenience between EU citizens and non-EU nationals in the context of EU law on free movement. The Commission prepared the handbook in close cooperation with Member States.

Theme:
Family Migration
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
free movement
handbook
marriages of convenience
misuse

Statistics on enforcement of immigration legislation in the EU (Eurostat)

logo Eurostat

01/09/2014

2013 statistics on enforcement of immigration legislation have been released by Eurostat in September 2014.

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Data & Statistics
Type:
News item
Keywords:
entry refusal
external border
illegal stay
obligation to leave the territory

Annual Report 2013 (Immigration Office)

Activiteitenrapport DVZ 2013

16/07/2014

The annual "activity report" 2013 of the Immigration Office is available.

Theme:
Migration
Economic migration
Family Migration
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
Immigration Office

EMN Annual Conference: Irregular Migration and Return: Challenges and Practices (2 days, Athens)

First page of EMN annual conference programme

08/05/2014

This year, the EMN Conference aims to support the policymaking process on a number of key areas of irregular migration policy, namely readmission, return, reintegration and cooperation with countries of transit and origin, as well as re-entry bans and (alternatives to) detention.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
External Dimension
Type:
Event
Keywords:
alternative to detention
detention
effective return
re-entry ban
reintegration

Administrative fine is due when carrying someone (even if later authorized) to Belgium without necessary documents

09/05/2014

The Court of Cassation ruled today that an administrative fine is due for carrying someone who doesn't hold documents to enter or transit Belgium, even if at the border an authorization to enter is issued.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
administrative fine

Criminalisation of migrants in an irregular situation and of persons engaging with them (FRA)

Cover picture FRA criminalisation of migrants

01/03/2014

This paper published in March 2014 examines the sanctions applied to counteract irregular migration.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
illegal entry
penalties
sanction
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