Synthesis Reports bring together the main findings from the national reports and places them within an EU perspective. They are produced by the European Commission, assisted by the EMN Service Provider, following receipt of a sufficient number (at least 20) of national reports.
Synthesis Report: Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2019
The European Migration Network (EMN) Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2019, provides a comprehensive overview of national developments in the EU and Norway. Increase in asylum applications, enhanced reception capacities and integration measures, strengthened legal pathways to migration and further support to return were some of the key trends in 2019. It is important […]
Synthesis Report: Comparative overview of national protection statuses in the EU and Norway
EU asylum law determines that people who flee from persecution in their home country should be granted refugee status or subsidiary protection. If a person’s case does not meet all criteria for this type of protection, Member States can step in and offer national protection. The European Migration Network (EMN) study provides an overview of […]
Synthesis Report: Migratory Pathways for Start-ups and Innovative Entrepreneurs in the European Union
Over half of the EU Member States consider that attracting and retaining innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups from countries outside the EU will promote a vibrant entrepreneurial culture. What are the main pull factors and requirements for foreign start-up founders and employees? The study from the European Migration Network reveals good practices and challenges from 25 EU Member […]
Beneficiaries of international protection travelling to and contacting authorities of their country of origin
This study offers a comparative overview of the experiences and existing practices in the EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland regarding the possible consequences on international protection status for individuals who travel to or contact the authorities in their country of origin. A beneficiary of international protection is a person who has been granted refugee […]
Synthesis Report: Attracting and retaining international students in the EU
This Synthesis Report presents the main findings of the EMN Study on Attracting and retaining international students in the European Union (EU). The study is very topical in light of the transposition of the Students and Researchers Directive ((EU)2016/801) which sets out a common framework for admission and residence of students from third countries in the EU. This study explores […]
Synthesis Report: Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2018
This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 27 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and Norway) according to a Common Template developed by the […]
Synthesis Report: Impact of Visa Liberalisation on Countries of Destination
This synthesis report presents the main findings of the EMN Study on Impact of Visa Liberalisation on Countries of Destination. As of 2018, five Western Balkan and three Eastern Partnership countries benefit from visa liberalisation to the EU Schengen area, following a series of visa liberalisation roadmaps and action plans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Monte-negro, […]
Synthesis Report: Labour Market Integration of Third-Country Nationals in EU Member States
The effective integration of first generation migrants from third countries into European host societies is a key and pressing challenge faced by EU Member States. What obstacles do first generation third-country nationals face when looking for a job in the EU? What approaches are Member States taking to help these migrants to integrate into the […]
Synthesis Report: Changing Influx of Asylum Seekers 2014-2016
This EMN study provides an overview of the changes to national strategies, approaches and measures in response to the unprecedented migratory movements to EU Member States and Norway between 2014 and 2016. The significant increase and subsequent decrease in the influx of applicants for international protection impacted on different (Member) States in different ways In […]
Synthesis Report – Approaches to Unaccompanied Minors Following Status Determination in the EU plus Norway
This Synthesis Report presents the main findings of the 2017 EMN Study Approaches to Unaccompanied Minors Following Status Determination in the EU plus Norway. The study covers the period 2014-2017, thereby following up on previous EMN research on unaccompanied minors. It may serve to inform further the approaches of EU Member States plus Norway to […]
Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2017 – Synthesis Report
This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 25 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway) according to a Common Template developed by the EMN and followed by EMN NCPs to […]
The effectiveness of return in EU Member States
This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 22 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, United Kingdom) according to a Common Template developed by the EMN and followed by EMN NCPs to […]
