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Comparative overview of national protection statuses (EMN)

26/05/2020

These studies explore the types of national protection statuses existing in Belgium and the EU, as well as their key characteristics in terms of procedures and rights.

Theme:
Regularization
Vulnerable groups
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
protection status

Ad Hoc Queries 2019 Overview

12/05/2020

This overview lists all the ad hoc queries that were launched in 2019.  

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Asylum
Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries

EMN Bulletin (January - March 2020)

08/05/2020

The 30th edition of the EMN Bulletin provides up-to-date information on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level. It has a special annex on COVID-19 measures.

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Publication type:
EMNews
Keywords:
EMN Bulletin

Twitter account EMN Belgium

07/05/2020

Today EMN Belgium has launched a Twitter account to better disseminate EMN outputs. 

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Type:
News item
Keywords:
médias sociaux

National measures to combat labour shortages in seasonal work due to Covid-19

07/05/2020

Border closures and quarantine rules to prevent the spreading of Covid-19 risk having a negative impact on seasonal work. To address labour shortages in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, the federal and regional governments decided to adopt a series of measures in the spring of 2020.

Theme:
Economic migration
Keywords:
seasonal labour

Ongoing and planned research EMN

27/04/2020

In 2020 EMN Belgium will continue to contribute to multiple EMN outputs on migration and asylum policy in the EU Member States. This way EMN Belgium contributes to an evidence-based migration and asylum policy in the EU and Belgium.

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Type:
News item
Keywords:
research

ERA Conference on European Immigration Law

12/02/2020

The Academy of European Law organises its Annual Conference on European Immigration Law.The aim of the conference is to provide legal practitioners with an update on recent developments in the EU legal migration system and the mechanisms put in place to tackle labour and skills shortages and to reinforce the attractiveness of the EU for key workers.

 

Theme:
Migration
Type:
Event
Keywords:
ERA

Missing unaccompanied minors in the EU, Norway and the UK (EMN Inform)

08/04/2020

The phenomenon of unaccompanied migrant children going missing has increasingly been in the focus of public attention in the EU. Several international organisations and European NGOs have raised concerns that the disappearance of unaccompanied minors is not always addressed in an effective manner. What policies and procedures are in place to register and follow up on cases of missing children, and how is data on missing children collected in EU Members States, Norway and the UK? The new Inform from the European Migration Network (EMN), in collaboration with international organisations, EU agencies and NGOs, offers a comprehensive picture of how the phenomenon is tackled currently in the EU.

Theme:
Vulnerable groups
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
unaccompanied minors

Myriadoc 10: Belgium, on the way to the UK

03/04/2020

This report by the Federal Migration Centre Myria analyses the phenomenon of transit migration to the UK in Belgium. Myria advocates for clearer policies in this field, with respect for the fundamental rights of transit migrants.

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
transit migration

Ad Hoc Query on time limits for decisions on family reunification

02/04/2020

21 Member States provided information on national laws and practices regarding the time limits for decisions on family reunification and the consequences of exceeding these limits.

Theme:
Family Migration
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
Family Reunification Directive

Return counselling (EMN Informs)

30/03/2020

These three EMN Informs look into i.a. possible approaches for return counselling, support for return counsellors, and information provision for the return of migrants.

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

EMN Bulletin (October - December 2019)

02/03/2020

The 29th edition of the EMN Bulletin provides up-to-date information on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level, including the latest relevant published statistics.

 

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Publication type:
EMNews
Keywords:
EMN Bulletin

2.426 voluntary returns conducted by Belgium in 2019

12/02/2020

Voluntary returns to the countries of origin are decreasing for the third consecutive year.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Keywords:
voluntary return

Staatloosheid in de EU (EMN Inform)

29/01/2020

In de Europese Unie zijn naar schatting 400.000 mensen erkend staatloos of hebben geen vastgestelde nationaliteit (UNHCR, 2018). In 2017 waren er niet minder dan 2.100 staatloze kinderen in Europa geregistreerd. Dit is een verviervoudiging t.o.v. 2010. Hoe stellen EU-lidstaten staatloosheid vast? Wat betekent deze erkenning in de praktijk voor staatloze migranten? Op deze en andere vragen over staatloosheid vindt u een antwoord in deze Inform.

Theme:
Statelessness
Publication type:
Informs
Keywords:
statelessness

International Forum on Migration Statistics (Egypt)

22/08/2019

The International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS) is a global platform devoted to improving data on migration in all its dimensions. Organised by IOM, OECD and UN DESA, the IFMS offers space for dialogue for a broad range of actors, from national and regional authorities, NGOs, international agencies and the private sector. 

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Type:
Event
Keywords:
migration statistics

International Migrants Day : United Nations’ Day in favor of migrants’ rights and dignity

International Migrants Day

18/12/2014

18 December is the International Migrants Day. On 18 December 2014, the Federal Migration Center organized pedagogical and interactive activities while several labour unions and civil society organizations called for more rights for labour migrants

Theme:
Migration
Vulnerable groups
Type:
Event
Keywords:
migrants rights
international migrants day

Towards a European Migration Policy: strategies for a multilevel governance of integration

Italian presidency

16/12/2014

Under the Italian Presidency of the European Union a two days conference on European Migration Policy and Integration is organized in Rome on 17-18 December 2014.

Theme:
Asylum
Migration
Integration
Type:
Event
Keywords:
local actor
Integration path
Italian Presidency

European Commission work plan for 2015: A new start

Logo European Commission

16/12/2014

Today the European Commission adopted its Work Programme for 2015 – setting out the actions the Commission intends to take over the next 12 months to make a real difference for jobs, growth and investment and bring concrete benefits for citizens.

Theme:
Asylum
Migration
Cross-sectional
Type:
News item
Keywords:
European Agenda on Migration
work programme

Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders: Belgium's requirements

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13/12/2014

The last update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders has been published in the EU Official Journal on 13 December 2014. Belgium’s requirements are outlined.

Theme:
Borders & Visa
Type:
News item
Keywords:
external border
means of subsistence
Schengen borders code

Final Conference of the Project Contention (CONtrol of Immigration DeTENTION)

Print screen of conference description on MPC website

17/11/2014

This conference will allow the general public to learn and discuss the findings of the CONTENTION project which examines the different dimensions of the lawfulness of detention with differing practices and differing forms of implementation at national and European level.

Theme:
Cross-sectional
Type:
Event
Keywords:
detention
judicial control
removal
return directive

Council conclusions on migration in EU development cooperation : the migration and development nexus

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12/12/2014

The Foreign affairs (development) Council meeting of 12 December 2014 has adopted a number of conclusions in the field of migration and development cooperation emphasizing the positive migration and development circle and orientations to strengthen this relation.

Theme:
External Dimension
Type:
News item
Keywords:
migration and development
Foreign affairs Council meeting

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

Belgian government approves reduction of available reception places for asylum seekers

Interior logo

11/12/2014

As part of the implementation of the government agreement of October 2014 as well as of the new reception scheme, the reduction of available reception places for asylum seekers has been approved by the Council of Ministers of 11 December 2014.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
News item
Keywords:
buffer capacity
Council of minister
reception facilities
State Secretary for Asylum Policy and Migration

EU steps up assistance for Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries

09/12/2014

Syria neighbouring States are increasingly affected by the number of refugees seeking sanctuary within their country. The European Commission is stepping up its assistance to Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon to contribute to address Syrian refugees’ needs.

Theme:
Vulnerable groups
Asylum
Type:
News item
Keywords:
financial assistance
humanitarian support
Syrian refugees

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