Publications

Annually, the EMN prepares several thematic studies that provide a comparative analysis of relevant issues related to migration and asylum. These studies follow a specific template and involve a comprehensive review about very concrete topics, drawing conclusions about the different policies and good practices implemented in each Member State.

In this section you can find:

  • The National Study with the answers of Spain to each question envisaged in the Study.
  • The complete Study that compiles all Member States’ contributions.
  • A Synthesis Report that analyses the content of the Study.
  • A Flash with the main conclusions of the Study.

Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: challenges and good practices in 2023

Cover of the study Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: challenges and good practices in 2023

To provide up-to-date information and avoid dupli­cation with earlier publications from the EMN and other sources, this study provides an overview of developments, challenges and good practices, focusing on specific un­der-researched topics of interest for national and European policymakers. The study’s geographical scope includes 25 EMN Member Countries.

The main objectives of the study are:

  • To present the state of play as of 1 July 2023 and key trends in terms of the numbers of BoTP in EMN Member Countries up to 1 July 2023.
  • To provide insights into the legal status and registration of BoTP in EMN Member Countries, including when transitioning to different types and forms of residence or protection.
  • To explore a number of key issues related to mobility and movement of beneficiaries, including when trav­elling to other Member States, outside the EU or going back to Ukraine.
  • To provide examples of challenges and good practices from EMN Member Countries in providing access to the rights granted under the TPD.
  • To provide an overview of policies and measures in place in EMN Member Countries to ensure support for unaccompanied minors, children arriving accompanied by a guardian, and other vulnerable groups.

2023 Study

The integration of applicants for international protection in the labour market.

National report cover

The overall aim of the study is to inform the target audience (e.g. practitioners, policy officers, decision makers at both EU and national level, including the European Commission and the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), academic researchers, civil society organisations and the general public) on the labour market access of applicants for international protection, identifying existing laws, policies and measures regarding the labour market integration of applicants, good practices and challenges in the period of January 2017- June 2022.

Study 2022

Integration of migrant women in the eu: policies and measures

Integration of migrant women in the eu: policies and measures.

The aim of this study is consider the distinct situation of migrant women in their integration policies and measures. In order to provide information that will support policymakers developing integration policies and measures that better support migrant women in their integration process, taking their respective backgrounds into account. An overview will be provided of research and statistics available at the national level on the integration opportunities and challenges of migrant women.

Study 2022

Third-country national victims of trafficking in human beings: detection, identification and protection

Third-country national victims of trafficking in human beings: detection, identification and protection

This study concerns the detection, identification and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings who are third-country nationals. It has been drawn up on the basis of national contributions from the National Contact Points of the European Migration Network, Norway and Georgia. It sets out the applicable legislation as well as the cooperation mechanisms of the different European actors and the challenges and good practices identified regarding the impact of Covid-19.

Study 2022

Detention and Alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures

Detention and Alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures

This study aims to identify similarities, differences, practical challenges and best practices concerning the use of detention and alternatives used by Member States and Norway in the framework of international protection and return procedures

Study 2020

Protection of children in migration in the UE and Norway

Protection of children in migration in the UE and Norway

This EMN Report maps the progress made by Member States in implementing the recommended actions laid down in the 2017 Communication on the protection of children in migration.The 2017 Communication sets out actions to reinforce the protection of all third-country national migrant children at all stages of migration to and within the EU, at EU and national levels.

Study 2021

Responses to long-term irregular staying migrants: practices and challenges in the EU and Norway

Responses to long-term irregular staying migrants

This study aims to provide an overview of existing policies and practices in the EU Member States and Norway towards third-country nationals in a prolonged situation of irregular stay. The overall focus is on those third-country nationals subject to a return decision but whose return was not enforced or was postponed, and those without a return decision who are unknown to the authorities.

Study 2020

Attracting and protecting the rights of seasonal workers in the EU and UK

Attracting and protecting the rights of seasonal workers in the EU and UK

The objective of this study is to provide information on the different measures taken by the Member States and Norway in relation to the regulations and implementation of seasonal workers’ admission in the framework of the Directive 2014/34/EU of February 26, 2014, on the conditions of entry and stay of third-country nationals for the purpose of employment as seasonal workers.

Study 2020

Data processing in asylum procedures in the EU and Norway.

Data processing in asylum procedures in the EU and Norway.

This study examines how data are managed in the different phases of the asylum procedure (making, registering, lodging and examining) across the Member States and Norway. It maps data management approaches in the asylum procedure (i.e. data protection and safeguards), examines challenges faced by Member States, and analyses the impact of any procedural changes to enhance data-sharing among asylum authorities (and others).

Study 2020

Migratory pathways for start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs in the EU

Migratory pathways for start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs in the EU

The study provides a comparison of the different policies and practices adopted by the Member States and Norway for the admission of start-ups and entrepreneurs from third countries. The Study identifies a wide variety of policy measures and factors for attracting and retaining start-up founders and innovative entrepreneurs from third countries.

Study 2019