Missing unaccompanied minors in the EU, Norway and the UK

Published: Monday, 20 April 2020

The phenomenon of unaccompanied migrant children going missing has increasingly been in the focus of public attention in the EU. Several international organisations and European NGOs have raised concerns that the disappearance of unaccompanied minors is not always addressed in an effective manner. What policies and procedures are in place to register and follow up on cases of missing children, and how is data on missing children collected in EU Members States, Norway and the UK? The new Inform from the European Migration Network (EMN), in collaboration with international organisations, EU agencies and NGOs, offers a comprehensive picture of how the phenomenon is tackled currently in the EU.

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EMN identifies best practices in return and reintegration counselling

Published: Monday, 20 April 2020

(as it appears at https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/content/emn-inform-package-return-counselling_en)

Counselling is a crucial service to ensure that migrants obtain correct information and support to return and reintegrate in their country of origin, as well as about their legal possibilities to remain in Europe. The European Migration Network (EMN) package of three Informs offers an overview of the policies and practices regarding counselling on the return and reintegration opportunities of migrants in the EU Member States and Norway. The informs were proposed by, and have been developed in collaboration with, the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

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Attracting innovative migrant entrepreneurs into Europe

Published: Friday, 17 April 2020

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? A new study from the European Migration Network reveals good practices and challenges from 25 EU Member States.

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Beneficiaries of international protection travelling to their country of origin: overview of European approaches

Published: Monday, 13 April 2020

A new study published by the European Migration Network (EMN) 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.

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28th EMN Bulletin

Published: Friday, 07 February 2020

Read in English the 28th EMN Bulletin with the most important legislative and institutional developments in the area of migration, which took place in the Member States and in Norway during the period July-September 2019.