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Germany, and Maybe the European Union, Are at a Migration Crossroads
Germany's reinstatement of border controls with its nine neighbors runs the risk of creating a chain reaction, with other EU Member States following suit. In the process, this go-it-alone approach could pose a serious threat to the Schengen free movement zone as well as put the common European asylum system at risk, as this MPI Europe commentary explains.
Managing the Expectations of Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways Programmes
Information gaps strain refugee sponsorship programmes. Orientation sessions, peer voices, and monitoring are key to setting and managing beneficiary expectations.
Approaches to Matching in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection
Effective refugee sponsorship matching balances beneficiary preferences, community capacity, and digital tools—but demands robust data collection and monitoring.
Supporting Volunteer Engagement in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection
Volunteers are vital to refugee sponsorship programmes but need clear coordination, targeted training, and diverse recruitment to deliver quality support and prevent burnout.
Monitoring and Evaluation in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection
Embedding monitoring and evaluation in refugee sponsorship programmes from the start, with dedicated budgets and coordination, drives evidence-based improvement.
U.S. Legal Pathways for Mexican and Central American Immigrants, by the Numbers
Family ties, H-2 seasonal work visas, and humanitarian parole are the main U.S. legal pathways for Mexican and Central American immigrants.
Beyond the “Black Jobs” Controversy: Immigrants and U.S.-Born Black Workers Share a Growing Jobs Pie
The controversy over whether immigrants have taken "Black jobs" obscures the reality that U.S. job growth has been such that foreign-born workers' growing share of the U.S. labor market and expanded presence across industries do not appear to have occurred at the expense of U.S.-born Black workers. This commentary offers analysis of the U.S. prime-age workforce going back to 1990 by race and nativity.
The End of Asylum? Evolving the Protection System to Meet 21st Century Challenges
Territorial asylum is increasingly inadequate to meet 21st-century protection needs. A diversified policy toolkit, including regional cooperation, expanded legal pathways, and streamlined procedures, is urgently needed.
The Door Opens for a New Chapter in European Cooperation on Migration
New leadership in London and in European capitals, alongside continuity at the European Commission, could offer a window for greater European cohesion and creativity on immigration policy. This MPI Europe commentary explores the opportunities for greater UK-EU cooperation on migration and asylum if both sides smartly rekindle their relationship and prioritise strategic engagement.
Managing International Protection Needs at Borders
Amid rising mixed migration flows, managing international protection needs at borders requires differentiated screening, flexible surge capacity, interagency coordination, and proactive investment.
