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

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.

First page of EMN annual conference programme

What?

The Hellenic Presidency and the EMN organize the 2014 EMN Conference on "Irregular Migration and Return: Challenges and Practices". The discussions will focus on:

  • EU cooperation for effective return: challenges and practices in cooperation measures
  • EU cooperation for effective return: the external dimension – readmission and cooperation with countries of transit and origin
  • Incentives for return and reintegration
  • Alternatives to detention: balancing risks and fundamental rights

During the Conference, EMN will present Its two new studies on "Good practices in the return and reintegration of irregular migrants: Member States' entry bans policy and use of readmission agreements between EU Member States and third countries" and "Detention and Alternatives to Detention".

When?

12-13 June 2014

Where?

Athens, Greece

Additional Information

Additional information can be obtained from emn@ypes.gr