Irregular Migration in Europe
Irregular migration in Europe has declined and shifted routes, but remains reactive to labor demand and enforcement, signaling the need for border controls and broad reforms.
European governments are collaborating extensively on the management of their external borders, as this report details, discussing the detected and estimated scope of irregular migration in the European Union, as policymakers are under increasing pressure to address both the flows and stocks of unauthorized migrants.
Within EU Member States, national governments define, identify, and respond to irregular migration in very different ways, as this Transatlantic Council on Migration report details. With the removal of internal borders within the Schengen area, European governments have been collaborating intensively on the management of their external borders, with the support of EU institutions, particularly Frontex.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Pathways Into Irregularity and Terminology
III. Estimated and Detected Scope
A. Estimated Scope
B. Detected Scope
IV. Conclusion
About the Transatlantic Council on Migration
Through rigorous research, high-level convenings, and tailored policy advice, the Council provides policymakers with essential analysis and cutting-edge policy recommendations to help tackle the most vexing policy questions.
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The Global Program bridges policy advice, research, and candid dialogue to design effective migration policies, drawing on global evidence and anticipating the forces reshaping how people move.
