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In the European Union, enlargement, special arrangements for the expansion of the Schengen Area, and the gradual development of a stronger EU role in immigration have added new complexity to the policy landscape, leading to both new patterns of movement and new policies for governing immigration from outside of the European Union's 27 Member States. The research offered here focuses on migration policies, trends, and common challenges that affect Europe at a supranational level—from free movement to asylum policy and the management of EU borders.

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Reports

Toolkit for Evidence-Informed Policymaking in Migrant Integration

The smart use of research and data can strengthen all parts of the policymaking cycle and, in the integration field, lead to better outcomes for immigrants and the societies in which they live. This toolkit offers resources and strategies to improve how evidence is used in policy design and implementation, program evaluation, evidence dissemination, funding decisions, and stakeholder engagement.

Recent Activity

Articles
April 1, 2003
EU States Reach Landmark Agreement on Family Reunification Rules
By Veysel Oezcan
Articles
January 1, 2003
EU Sees Dip in Number of Asylum Applications
By Veysel Oezcan
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Policy Briefs
September 2001
Background Paper on Immigration and National Security

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Recent Activity

Policy Briefs
April 2003

Reconciling Refugee Protection and Security Concerns in Wartime: The Case of Iraq

Amidst heightened security concerns in the post-9/11 world, this policy brief examines international responses to the Iraqi refugee situation and explores various tools that can effectively allow states to reconcile security efforts with the continued commitment to international protection.

Articles
January 1, 2003

EU Sees Dip in Number of Asylum Applications

The number of asylum applications lodged with European Union countries fell slightly in 2001, and the number of requests received by particular countries varied enormously.
Policy Briefs
September 2001

Background Paper on Immigration and National Security

In the immediate aftermath of September 11, the U.S. government committed to increasing national security through every possible avenue. Although the most effective measures to combat terrorism will inevitably rely on intelligence, certain immigration programs and procedures can contribute to better intelligence and enhanced security.

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