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Europe

Europe

European Union

Europe faces an interesting set of immigration challenges and opportunities: Demographic pressures as many European societies age, a lively and at times tense policy and political debate over questions of identity and immigrant integration, and a unique policy environment that has knit many European countries together with regards to free movement, the management of outer borders, asylum, and other immigration-related topics. MPI has long conducted research and analysis of European policy on topics ranging from labor mobility and border security to immigrant integration, citizenship, and foreign qualifications recognition, which can be found below.

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Reports

Displaced Ukrainians in European Labor Markets: Leveraging Innovations for More Inclusive Integration

With millions of Ukrainians seeking safety in Europe, receiving countries are facing considerable pressure and also potential opportunities to benefit from this highly qualified population’s skills. This report explores displaced Ukrainians’ early employment outcomes, common challenges to finding jobs commensurate to their skills, and opportunities to more fully support their labor market integration.

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Policy Briefs

Promoting Evidence-Informed Immigrant Integration Policymaking

While many policy areas have seen a revolution in how information is gathered, shared, and used to inform new policies and improve existing ones, immigrant integration has not kept pace. This policy brief explores why integration policy in Europe has not yet seen the development of a robust evidence culture and offers recommendations for creating an environment in which evidence-informed policymaking can flourish.

Recent Activity

Articles
October 1, 2002
Russia Beckons, But Diaspora Wary
By Timothy Heleniak
Articles
September 1, 2002
German Immigration Law Clears Final Hurdle
By Veysel Oezcan
Articles
September 1, 2002
Options Dwindle for Asylum Seekers in France
By Patrick Simon
Articles
July 1, 2002
French Voters Rebuff Immigration's Resurgent Foes
By Patrick Simon
Articles
July 1, 2002
Churches Help Sink German Anti-Discrimination Bill
By Veysel Özcan
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Articles
May 1, 2002
Italy's Southern Exposure
By Kimberly Hamilton, Maia Jachimowicz
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Policy Briefs
September 2001
Background Paper on Immigration and National Security

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Recent Activity

Articles
October 1, 2002

Migration Dilemmas Haunt Post-Soviet Russia

As Russia enters the 21st century, it is confronting a set of migration issues unimaginable just a decade ago. Timothy Heleniak of the World Bank and Georgetown University's Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies maps out the complex past and difficult present of the world's largest country.

Articles
September 1, 2002

Options Dwindle for Asylum Seekers in France

Fewer opportunities may await asylum seekers in France, where stricter policies are overlapping with strained resources.
Articles
September 1, 2002

German Immigration Law Clears Final Hurdle

Following a bitterly contested vote in Parliament, Germany's president has signed the nation's first immigration law.
Articles
July 1, 2002

Churches Help Sink German Anti-Discrimination Bill

The Green Party has been blocked from pushing through new anti-discrimination legislation, mainly by religious groups.
Articles
July 1, 2002

French Voters Rebuff Immigration's Resurgent Foes

Though roundly defeated in the French presidential elections, the extreme right may continue to influence French immigration policy.
Articles
May 1, 2002

Italy's Southern Exposure

Italy has struggled to find the right tone and approach toward immigration. In this newly updated profile, Managing Editor Kim Hamilton tackles the dilemmas facing Italian policymakers today.
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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