This EMN study examines the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) in 2023 across EMN Member Countries, offering insights into developments, challenges, and good practices. The study highlights the Directive’s critical role in providing protection to displaced persons from Ukraine following Russia’s aggression, which led to unprecedented levels of migration to the European Union.  … Continued

While trafficking in human beings of third-country nationals always entails an international component (as the (presumed) victims originate from third countries), Luxembourg does not have a national policy regarding the prevention and fight against trafficking in human beings that has an explicit international dimension within the meaning of the scope of this study.[1]   In … Continued

This EMN report maps the progress made by EU Member States and Norway in 2021-2022 in the implementation of the recommended actions laid down in the 2017 Communication on the protection of children in migration. Below you will find the full EMN report. Enjoy the read!

NB! Please note the reporting period of this study, which is 2017-2022 ! As indicated in the last paragraph below, the most significant amendment to the law took place after the reporting period, namely in September 2023. More specifically, on 1 September 2023, the Law of 7 August 2023 modifying 1° the Labor Code; 2° … Continued

Overall, most challenges in 2023 were the same as in 2022. The measures employed back in 2022 have proven successful and were – sometimes with adaptations based on gained experience – continued. However, despite their effectiveness, some measures require additional time to fully unfold their positive impacts. Specific situations, such as the labour market participation … Continued

NB! This EMN study documents the labour market access of applicants for international protection between 2017 to 2022. In Luxembourg on 1 September 2023 the law of 7 August 2023 modifying 1° the Labor Code; 2° the Immigration Law; 3° the amended law of December 18, 2015 relating to the reception of applicants for international … Continued

NB! This study documents the situation concerning labour market access of applicants for international protection in Luxembourg between 2017 to 2022. On 1 September 2023 the law of 7 August 2023 modifying 1° the Labor Code; 2° the Immigration Law; 3° the amended law of December 18, 2015 relating to the reception of applicants for … Continued

This study maps integration policies and measures in Member States, and the extent to which they specifically target migrant women. It provides examples of good practices and lessons learned on integration measures for migrant women at national, regional or local level, and an overview of targeted policies or measures that have been developed to counteract … Continued

What are the procedures established by Member States to place a person in detention or providing an alternative to detention? The latest study from the European Migration Network (EMN) provides a comparative overview of the similarities, differences, challenges, and best practices in the use of detention and alternatives to detention, in the framework of both … Continued

How do EU Member States, Norway and Georgia tackle human trafficking of third-country nationals? The latest study from the European Migration Network (EMN) maps the framework at EU and national level relevant to the detection, identification and protection of presumed victims. Trafficking in human beings is a crime against the victim’s fundamental rights. It can … Continued