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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

Dissemination of Information on Voluntary Return: how to reach irregular migrants not in contact with the authorities (EMN Inform)

Cover Image EMN Inform Dissemination of information on voluntary return

03/11/2015

This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Study "Dissemination of Information on Voluntary Return: how to reach irregular migrants not in contact with the authorities".

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
voluntary return

Dissemination of information on voluntary return in Belgium and in the EU: how to reach irregular migrants not in contact with the authorities (EMN)

Cover image EU synthesis on dissemination of information on voluntary return

17/09/2015

This EMN study analyses and compares the different approaches used by Member States to ensure irregular migrants are informed of options for return.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
voluntary return

Cost of exclusion from healthcare: The case of migrants in an irregular situation (FRA)

07/09/2015

This report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights aims to estimate the economic cost of providing timely access to healthcare for migrants in an irregular situation, compared with providing treatment only in emergency cases.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
healthcare

Special Meeting of the European Council to address the situation in the Mediterranean

Council of the European Union logo

23/04/2015

The European Council held a special meeting with a view to adopting different orientations to address the tragic situation in the Mediterranean.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
human trafficking
Mediterranean

Ten point action plan on migration in response to crisis situation in the Mediterranean.

European Commission logo

20/04/2015

A 10 point action plan of the immediate actions has been presented by Commissioner Avramopoulos and received the full backing of Foreign and Interior Ministers.

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Mediterranean region

Irregular immigration in the EU: Facts and Figures (EP Think Tank)

Cover picture EPRS Briefing irregular migration

04/04/2015

The European Parliament Think Tank has published a briefing presenting facts and figures about irregular immigration in the EU.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Data & Statistics
Keywords:
illegal border crossing
illegal entry
illegal stay
obligation to leave the territory

Frontex Annual Risk Analysis (ARA) 2015

01/04/2015

The Frontex Annual Risk Analysis (ARA) presents a European summary of trends and developments along the external borders of the Member States of the EU.

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Irregular Migration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
entry refusal
illegal border crossing
irregular entry
irregular stay
obligation to leave the territory

Joint Operational Team launched to combat irregular migration in the Mediterranean

Logo Europol Mare

17/03/2015

The Joint Operational Team (JOT) Mare, a new initiative aiming to tackle the organised criminal groups who are facilitating the journeys of migrants by ships across the Mediterranean Sea to the European Union, has been launched today.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Type:
News item
Keywords:
criminal groups
Mediterranean
JOT Mare

The European Commission makes a stand on recent human smuggling in the Mediterranean

European Commission logo

13/01/2015

On the occasion of the European Parliament plenary session of 13 January 2015, Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos spoke on human smuggling in the Mediterranean and the needed reaction of the EU

Theme:
Asylum
Irregular Migration
Smuggling & Trafficking
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Frontex
joint operation Triton
resettlement
Syrian refugees
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