Transatlantic Council on Migration
The Transatlantic Council on Migration is a unique, deliberative body, launched in 2008, that supports pragmatic, evidence-based migration and integration policymaking across Europe and North America through essential analysis, high-level convenings, and cutting-edge policy advice to senior leaders.
The Council aims to help inform the transatlantic agenda and promote better-informed policymaking by proactively identifying critical policy issues, analyzing them in light of the best research, and bringing them to public attention. At the same time, it aims to serve as a resource for governments as they grapple with the challenges and opportunities associated with international migration. The Council’s goal is to support pragmatic and evidence-based policymaking that can adapt to evolving needs and changing political realities. Learn more about the Council here.
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Understanding and Addressing Public Anxiety About Immigration (Transatlantic Council Statement)
Public anxiety about migration is driven not by immigration levels alone but by deeper fears about social change and governments' perceived inability to manage movements.
How to Fix the Global Migration Management System
An expert discussion with Swedish and U.S. government officials on global and national responses to rising displacement, innovations in managing migration processes, and attempts to address the dysfunctional aspects of international migration.
Understanding the Creation of Public Consensus: Migration and Integration in Germany, 2005 to 2015
Germany's pro-immigration consensus rested on economic growth, neutral messaging, and integration investment—foundations that strained as the 2015 refugee crisis arrived.
What’s So Special about Canada? Understanding the Resilience of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Canada's consensus over immigration rests on economic framing, diverse flows, and stakeholder buy-in—deliberate policy choices others can learn from but not simply replicate.
When the Dust Settles: Migration policy after Brexit
The 2016 Brexit vote delivered an unambiguous message on migration control, but the policy path ahead remains uncertain, complex, and largely unplanned.
Will Britain Leave the EU? The Role of Immigration in Brexit
MPI analysts explore how the migration politics and policies of the UK government influenced the decision to hold the "Brexit" referendum, how public attitudes towards immigration might influence the result, and how the outcome might impact migration policy in the United Kingdom and European Union more broadly.
Engaging the Anxious Middle on Immigration Reform: Evidence from the UK Debate
UK polling reveals a majority anxious middle that is skeptical of immigration governance but not hostile to immigrants—a nuance British policymakers have consistently missed.
Maintaining Public Trust in the Governance of Migration
Without public trust, governments lose room to innovate on immigration and pay disproportionate penalties for mistakes, making trust as important as any specific policy.
Managing Religious Difference in North America and Europe in an Era of Mass Migration
Cultural fears dominate European Muslim integration debates while security concerns drive U.S. discourse, demanding distinct policy responses on each side of the Atlantic.
Spain: New Emigration Policies Needed for an Emerging Diaspora
Spain's emigration of educated youth has alarmed the public, but data gaps, low opportunity costs, and outdated diaspora policies leave the country without tools to manage this outflow.
