European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium

🏠 Effective governance of accommodation for international protection applicants is crucial for responding to fluctuating asylum applications, limited housing capacity, and community relations. How do countries go about tackling this issue? 📢 A new Inform from the European Migration Network explores the different governance models used across EMN Member and Observer Countries to respond to the challenges linked to accommodating applicants.   💡 Learn more about: 🔹 The role of regional and/or local levels 🔹 Contingency and preparedness plans for sudden increases in demand 🔹 Operational and staffing management 🔹 Different funding models 🔹 Strengths and weaknesses of governance models 👉 Read the full Inform here: https://lnkd.in/e9m3vWZm

📢 New Ad Hoc Query on the role of private employment agencies in recruiting third-country nationals Find out: ✔ Which countries allow employment agencies to hire third-country nationals on behalf of their clients ✔ How these agencies are monitored ✔ What restrictions are in place to prevent potential abuse 👉 Check out the full query here: https://lnkd.in/ev8MjBfu

🤝 Добредојдовте!   ✍️ Today in Budva, Montenegro, the European Commission and the Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia signed an Administrative Arrangement to collaborate in the European Migration Network.   👏 We are delighted to formally introduce North Macedonia as the newest Observer Country of the #EMNMigration Network. 💡 Looking forward to working together on impactful analysis of asylum and migration in Europe!   ➡️ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dEuejtZq #MigrationEU #NorthMacedonia

💶 Ever wonder how much it costs to get a residence permit? 📢 This new query launched by our Polish colleagues provides an overview of the types and amounts of fees that EMN Member and Observer Countries impose to grant and issue residence permits. It also examines whether the fees are charged for the submission of an application, regardless of whether it leads to a positive decision. 👉 Check out the full query to see how these fees compare across countries: https://lnkd.in/eUfswKJs

📚 Word of the Week: posted worker 💼 A new ad-hoc query launched by our Estonian colleagues compiles information on national regulations and practices regarding third-country national posted workers, with a focus on additional conditions for the hiring of posted workers and measures to facilitate recruitment in specific sectors or occupations. 👉 Check out the full results here: https://lnkd.in/eCbutjez 👇 Read the definition below and many more on the Glossary webpage: https://lnkd.in/exKbJeeY

👀 Behind the scenes of the Asylum & Migration Glossary! 📕 This week, we were happy to host the 62nd meeting of the European Migration Network Glossary Working Group, which meets regularly to discuss new terms, update existing ones, and exchange best practices on promotion activities. The meeting also included contributions from the European Commission, EU agencies (European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA, Frontex), the Council of the European Union, and the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency who were invited to present their own work on the harmonisation of migration-related vocabulary. 🤝 Discussions were held on the best ways to coordinate this work among all actors involved and strengthen cooperation, especially in view of the inclusion of new terms related to the Pact on Migration and Asylum. 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e2uUwqSx

📚 Word of the Week: civic orientation course 🔁 Earlier this week, the European Migration Network - OECD-OCDE released a joint inform on civic orientation courses. These programmes aim to foster social, cultural, and political participation while addressing the diverse needs of beneficiaries, from tailored courses to flexible schedules. 👉 To learn more about how civic orientation course is shaping the integration process, read the publication here: https://lnkd.in/eVcWm7Jb 💡 Check out this definition and many more in the EMN Glossary, available online or as an app: https://lnkd.in/eT9PmDBz

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📢 A new European Migration Network - OECD - OCDE joint inform has just been released, explaining how civic training is implemented across 25 European countries to help third-country nationals integrate into their new host societies.   💡 From mandatory courses to tailored programmes, these initiatives aim to equip beneficiaries with essential knowledge of societal values, rights, and obligations.   🔍 However, further improvements can still be made in evaluating effectiveness and ensuring equal opportunities for all. 👉 Find out more in the full inform here: https://lnkd.in/eTyGfZpt