Migration Policy Centre

🔍 Many migration policies involve conflicting yet equally important moral goals.

These aren't just philosophical puzzles, they're real tensions that shape decisions.

Here's how engagement w/ ethical dilemmas can improve debates and policymaking on migration➡️ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

"Despite legal pathways, structural obstacles keep many women in long-term precarity & circle of irregularity"

Based on interviews, this report explores how irregular status affects the conditions of women from the former 'Eastern Bloc' employed in Italy’s #domestic & #CareSector
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🚨 Refugees and migrants are too often scapegoated and falsely portrayed as threats.
🎓 Join us for the first seminar of the academic year with Daniel Ghezelbash, who will share practical tips on how to spot and counter false claims: loom.ly/ZlmPp0Y

📅 4 September
🕚 11:00–12:00 CEST
📍 Hybrid

Anti‑immigrant backlash: the Democratic Dilemma for immigration policy - Migration Policy Centre Anti‑immigrant backlash: the Democratic Dilemma for immigration policy This section tackles a difficult choice policymakers often face: restrict immigration to prevent democratic backlash, risking unj...

Policymakers often face a stark dilemma: restrict immigration to avoid democratic backlash, risking unjust exclusion, or maintain open policies and risk democratic instability.

But, are there other legal alternatives beyond this binary?

Read the debate 📚 loom.ly/_yFYRmI

As things slow down for summer, now is the perfect time to revisit our 3rd Shorts Series.

From the challenges of responding to climate mobility, to perceptions of fairness in asylum policies, these shorts offer research-based insights to inform today’s pressing migration issues.

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Why do some migrants stay in their first country of arrival, while others keep moving? And what are the consequences of that mobility?

✍️ This blog explores the complex mobility trajectories of arrived migrants in EU border countries, drawing on insights from the #PRIMEprojectEU.

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When it comes to migration governance, credibility matters 🤝

Join the Effective Migration Governance course to master the tensions, and policy dilemmas that shape today’s migration landscape.

📅 6–8 October 2024

📍 Florence, Italy

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James Dennison briefs European communicators on migration at the Club of Venice Migration remains one of the most politically charged and emotionally resonant issues in Europe, and communicators face new challenges amid competing policy o

“Narratives are not optional. They are how people make sense of reality”

👉For communicators, that means narratives are essential tools to shape understanding & trust.

At the latest Club of Venice meeting, James Dennison briefed 🇪🇺 communication leaders on #migration narratives
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Why do irregular migrants receive basic protections in some EU countries but not others?

In this podcast, the #PRIMEprojectEU team reflects on the stories of the migrants they meet, and the institutions that make their journeys easier, harder — or impossible.

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Temporary labour migration - Migration Policy Centre Temporary labour migration programmes: global vs domestic justice This debate delves into the ethical and political complexities of Temporary Labour Migration Programmes (TLMPs). The kick-off paper ar...

👉 Do Temporary Labour Migration Programmes reinforce power asymmetries and commodify workers? Or can they be redesigned to benefit all stakeholders fairly?

Let’s rethink this migration dilemma for both global and domestic justice through this debate: loom.ly/aIQS0Ug

Displacement caused by #ClimateChange is often framed as a looming threat to rich countries. But in reality, most people displaced by environmental shocks stay close to home.

➡️This blog shares testimonials from displaced residents and humanitarian workers in Western Kenya

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Missed our webinar on the legal rights of irregular migrants in Europe?

You can now watch Clare Fox-Ruhs and Joakim Palme as they explore how institutional differences across countries shape responses to irregular migration

Watch the full discussion here: loom.ly/LblRniA

#PRIMEprojectEU

My favorite photos from the #MPCSummerSchool on #migration at the European University Institute.

Sixty hours of lectures, group work, and even a little bit of dancing.

To be informed about future events: migrationpolicycentre.eu/subscribe/

Deadline approaching!🔴 Apply by this Sunday 6 July to participate in the #MigrationCoLab training! 2️⃣days to:

🔹Learn more about how research evidence can be translated into policies and practices.

🔹Expand your network

📌 Don’t miss this chance: www.eui.eu/apply?id=bui...

Want to be an expert in #migration policy?

Join us for the new edition of the Effective Migration Governance training to:

✅ Engage with top scholars & practitioners
✅ Build tools to make better decisions under pressure
✅ Leave w/ new strategies
Get an early-bird discount by 5 July: loom.ly/6OiXoH8

And we're saying goodbye—hoping it turns into a “ciao” again soon! 👋🏾

After 10 days of discussions, teamwork, presentations, case studies, and special prizes, the 21st #MPCSummerSchool wraps up.

Thanks for being part of it! 💫
Make sure you stay in the loop 📬 migrationpolicycentre.eu/subscribe/

Using data from interviews with over 13,000 young people, Nicolás Caso Castellón and Jørgen Carling explain the reasons why campaigns designed to instill fear about the risks of #IrregularMigration might not be effective.

Full reading 📌 migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/2025/06/26/d...

#MigrationCoLab

What do policymakers think are the causes of migration? - Migration Policy Centre Understanding what migration policymakers believe to be the causes of migration and how actual and future migrants respond to different types of policies is essential, as these beliefs shape policies ...

#Migration policies affect thousands of people, but do they truly reflect why people migrate?

👉We're conducting a new study to explore how policymakers’ assumptions shape migration #governance.

🔍 Want to take part? lnkd.in/dr3wMYqm

🔴Deadline to participate: 30 June 2025.

Effective Migration Governance: Policy Impacts and Trade-Offs How can migration governance processes be effectiveIn its 5supthsup edition, this executive training course provides original strategies to navigate dilemmas

👉 If you're interested in understanding the competing objectives and policy dilemmas in migration governance, apply to the Effective Migration Governance training, taking place 6–8 October 2025 in Florence.

🔹 Early-bird discount (10%) available until 5 July! www.eui.eu/apply?id=eff...

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to #LabourShortages, and the complexity of managing immigration and workforce needs often goes beyond what governments can fully grasp or coordinate. 🔄

🔊 "The demand for migrant labour arises from a broad range of public policies and institutions that go beyond immigration policy, so the debate needs to include wider public policy issues including labour market policies, social policies etc."

#MPCSummerSchool

Are #MigrantWorkers needed to "do the jobs that locals won’t do", or are they simply a more exploitable labour force?

➡️ This morning, Martin Ruhs led a discussion on a central tension in national labour #ImmigrationPolicy: the challenge of globalising labour markets while protecting local workers

Do you want to be part of the #CoLab community? ➡️ Register now for two days of in-person skill-building!

✅ Engage effectively with research users
✅ Build strategies that increase the use of evidence
✅ Understand what drives successful research-policy collaboration

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Minding the gap or missing the gaps?​

This week, Jeff Crisp draws on his policymaking experience to explain why migration research struggles to have real-world impact.

Full short 📌 migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/2025/06/19/t...

#WorldRefugeeDay #MigrationCoLab

To what extent can #IrregularMigrants claim social & labour rights under national laws?

This morning, Clare Fox-Ruhs presented her latest study mapping rights for irregular migrants in Europe

Don’t miss the upcoming #webinar where she'll present findings: migrationpolicycentre.eu/events/?id=5...

Building Effective Engagement between Research, Policy and Practice: A Strategic Approach to Impactful Migration Research - 2nd Edition There is no lack of scientific evidence or information about migration In fact, the EU and other organisations have invested heavily in enhancing the evidence

If you're working at the intersection of research and #migration policy, and want to boost your impact, don't miss the second edition of our training:
'Building Effective Engagement Between Research, Policy and Practice'
📅 24–25 November 2025
🔴 Apply by 6 July: www.eui.eu/apply?id=bui... /END

This morning, Andrew Geddes explored the 'engagement paradox' using insights from over 70 interviews conducted as part of #MigrationCoLab. Afterwards, we worked in groups on a case study to unpack the barriers and develop better strategies. 2/

“Mismatch. Sterile. Frustrated. Impractical. Partial. Refusal.”
These are some of the words #MPCSummerSchool participants used to describe experiences of #engagement between migration research & practice.

Investment in migration research is at an all-time high, but policy impact remains low 📉
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➡️ This year’s programme also features a special focus on regional perspectives on migration governance in #WestAfrica.
Welcome to all, let’s make these two weeks of learning and collaboration truly impactful!
Learn more about our trainings 📌 migrationpolicycentre.eu/training/

In the next two weeks, we’ll explore a wide range of topics through a transversal lens, including:
🔹 Migration communication
🔹 Responses to large-scale refugee displacement
🔹 The intersection of migration research and practice