Europe

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.

Eight Policies to Boost the Economic Contribution of Employment-Based Immigration

Eight policy levers, from visa design to integration and local engagement, can significantly boost the economic contribution of labor migration to the United States.

Emerging Transatlantic Security Dilemmas in Border Management

Transatlantic border systems now rely heavily on data and technology, creating dilemmas over cost, privacy, accountability, and balancing security with mobility.

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.

Migration and the Great Recession: The Transatlantic Experience

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.

Rethinking Points Systems and Employer-Selected Immigration

Hybrid approaches to admissions are better able to connect migrants’ skills with real labor‑market demand than either points-based or employer-driven systems on their own.

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.

Policies to Curb Unauthorized Employment

To work, a coherent strategy to curb illegal employment must combine employer sanctions, expanded legal channels for less-skilled workers, and domestic labor market reforms.

Free Movement in Europe: Past and Present

Free movement within Europe evolved over 60 years from a limited right for industrial workers to a broad entitlement for all EU citizens.