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Each year I keenly await the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute's Mapping Social Cohesion Report, as it provides valuable insights drawn from the 8000+ respondents to its longstanding survey. This year I was fortunate to attend the release of the 2024 Report. Disappointingly the media has already latched on to the negatives, making much of the 49% of respondents who think immigration is too high. Granted this is higher than in previous years. But this is somewhat unsurprising given the relentless media and political commentary demonising immigration by linking it to all sorts of evils, such as the housing crisis. I'll spare you my lecture (for now) on the errors of these arguments. Missing in the media's reaction is the flipside: 49% think immigration is about right or even too low (I suspect the missing 1% is due to rounding). Scarce mention is made of the 85% of respondents who agree that multiculturalism has been good for Australia. And little has been made of the large shares of respondents who are of the view that immigrants ... ... are good for the economy - 82% ... improve society - 82% ... make good citizens - 92% ... fill job vacancies - 72% #socialcohesionreport #migration https://lnkd.in/gWx7yKg9

🌍 The Catalan Government Conveys Its Stance on Key Issues to European Institutions for the New Political Cycle We are taking action to ensure our priorities are heard in Brussels as the new European political cycle begins. Detailed reports have been prepared and sent to influential actors within European institutions, aiming to impact the priorities of the upcoming European Commission. This initiative is part of the Government’s broader strategy to strengthen its influence in EU affairs. Key issues addressed include: 📜 Official Status of Catalan: Highlighting the importance of making Catalan an official EU language to bring the EU closer to its citizens. 🌐 Migration and Asylum Policies: Advocating for human-rights-respectful policies and integrated approaches beyond security-focused perspectives. 💧 Water Management: Calling for an integrated approach at the European level and the creation of a Mediterranean Macro-Regional Strategy. 🏭 Competitiveness and Reindustrialization: Proposing improvements in the governance of EU funds to maximize their transformative impact. 📈 Economic Governance: Requesting fair fiscal objectives that consider territorial disparities within member states. 💶 Ambitious EU Budget: Advocating for a budget focused on ecological transition, social justice, and sustainable management. ⚖️ Equality and Non-Discrimination: Proposing a Horizontal Directive on Equality of Treatment and expressing concern about setbacks in some EU member states. 🏥 Sexual and Reproductive Rights: Demanding these rights be included in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights for universal access. Together, we can shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for all Europeans! 🇪🇺 🔗 Learn more about our initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dT4CccPb #Catalonia #EU #ClimateChange #Migration #WaterManagement #EconomicGovernance #HumanRights #Sustainability #Equality

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦 Belgium's new Individual Case Management (ICAM) approach offers a structured alternative to detention for undocumented third-country nationals, focusing on a pro-active return policy. Discover more about this in our new article here: https://lnkd.in/dtGse3bN #HorizonEU #MOREproject #MigrationPolicy #EUMigrationStrategy #MigrationChallenges #ReturnsAndReadmissions #InformedPolicymaking #euprojects #horizon #H2020 #EUfunded #EUMigrationResearch Universitat de Barcelona, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Université libre de Bruxelles, Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM), 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐄, KMOP, Save the Children Denmark, Linköping University, The University of Göttingen, CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies)

This is such a significant figure that represents a powerful force for the nation's development. It would however, be equally crucial to disaggregate this data to understand the experiences of marginalized youth, including those from the LGBTIQ+ community. The issue here is even in the discourse of youth empowerment and development, youth that form part of the LGBTIQ+, are often left behind and theit issues fall through the cracks. Their voices that are often overlooked in discussions about youth development and economic participation. If we are going to talk about inclusivity, then we have to be intentional to delve deeper into the disparities faced by this community.

🌏 Today, we honor and uphold the principles that lie at the core of our humanity: dignity, equality, and justice for all. ➡️ At the MORE Project, we are focusing on the complex yet crucial topic of return and readmissions of migrants in Europe and the UK. Through collaboration and dialogue with experts, policymakers, and communities, we aim to examine policies, practices and alternative approaches within this framework. 📽️ Watch our experts discussing and reflecting the key findings of our project so far. #HorizonEU #MOREproject #MigrationPolicy #EUMigrationStrategy #MigrationChallenges #ReturnsAndReadmissions #InformedPolicymaking #euprojects #horizon #H2020 #EUfunded #EUMigrationResearch

: 🌞 Are you looking to expand your knowledge of EU affairs during the summer? Or perhaps you want to learn more about EU Enlargement and EU integration? 📚 Make sure to follow the LinkedIn account of Connecting Europe, a joint initiative by Stiftung Mercator GmbH and European Policy Centre, to not miss out on their recently launched summer reading list! They will be regularly posting new recommendations. 📖Their first recommended read is an Australian Institute of International Affairs Op-Ed by Dr. Ruji Auethavornpipat. This publication is part of the re:constitution project and is a must-read for anyone interested in Migration, the EU, and the Rule of Law. 🔍 To learn more, check out the original Connecting Europe post that was put together by Johannes Greubel, Liza Saris, and me. ⬇️ #SummerReading #ReadingList #Migration #RuleOfLaw

This open access IMISCOE Regional Reader explores the issues faced by migrant groups in Southeast Asia and the challenges of getting of their human rights recognized. https://lnkd.in/deU2xhC2

🚀 Thrilled to have our panel on "The discursive production of irregularity for migrants and racialized communities in Europe," at the 21st IMISCOE Annual Conference! 🎉 The session will cover a broad range of topics including the framing of irregular migration in German public media, the role of political discourses in the UK, and the intricacies of migration policies in Poland and The Netherlands. We look forward to having these important conversation and driving forward impactful research in migration studies. 🌍📚 #IMISCOE2024 #MigrationResearch #Policy #HumanRights #IrregularMigration #AcademicConference

EURODEMOS is a project that involves European youths in decision-making processes and relevant political debates. The objective of the program is to strengthen the dialogue between youth coming from different europe countries on democratic topics. Title and objective of the workshop: “EU Youth Observers” Who can apply: 4 young people aged between 18 and 30 When: 4-6 July 2024 Where: Tallinn, Estonia To apply follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gujjUFVj #eurodemos #europeanunion #europeanproject #youth