MPI-EUI Project
This project identified ways in which European and U.S. immigration systems can be substantially improved to address major challenges policymakers confront on both sides of the Atlantic, in the context of the current economic turmoil and in the longer term.
The project was funded by the European Union and directed at MPI by Demetrios G. Papademetriou and at the European University Institute’s Migration Policy Centre at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, by Philippe Fargues. The research focused on eight challenges transatlantic policymakers face: cooperation, demographic, development, economic growth and prosperity, employment, human rights, immigrant integration, and security
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Shared Challenges and Opportunities for EU and U.S. Immigration Policymakers
Despite institutional differences, EU and U.S. policymakers confront shared migration challenges and openings for mutual learning.
Migration and Development Policy: What Have We Learned?
Experience shows migration can support development but is no silver bullet.
Climate Change and Migration Dynamics
Climate change will reshape mainly internal and regional migration, making mobility a key part of adaptation for many vulnerable communities.
Scientists, Managers, and Tourists: The Changing Shape of European Mobility to the United States
European migration to the United States now centers on highly skilled scientists, managers, and professionals; it remains low profile in U.S. policy debates.
The Economic Integration of Immigrants in the United States: Long- and Short-Term Perspectives
Immigrants have long integrated economically through the U.S. labor market, but the 2007–09 recession and weaker growth may slow mobility and increase vulnerability.
Immigration and Competitiveness: Responding to Global Challenges in the European Union and United States
Showcasing joint research by MPI and the European University Institute and funded by the European Commission, this event featured discussion on some of the most promising reform proposals on both sides of the Atlantic. Speakers discuss the project’s comparative research, which draws on MPI’s longstanding experience advising European and North American governments on immigration.
New Streams: Black African Migration to the United States
Black African immigrants are a small but rapidly growing U.S. group, with high schooling and distinctive refugee and diversity visa entry routes.
Opportunities for Transatlantic Cooperation on International Migration
Shared demographic pressures and migration challenges create openings for deeper U.S.–European cooperation beyond just security and border control.
Improving Immigrants' Employment Prospects through Work-Focused Language Instruction
Linking language instruction to real workplaces and occupational training helps immigrants find U.S. jobs more quickly and move into better‑paying, career‑track positions.
The Role of Civil Society in EU Migration Policy: Perspectives on the European Union's Engagement in its Neighborhood
Civil-society groups in nearby regions are crucial go-betweens for EU migration policy, but they need steadier funding, clearer roles, and stronger recognition.