Sweden sees the launch of two new AMIF-funded projects, establishing a new Centre for Migration and Integration and developing a national model for supporting the integration of newly arrived non-EU citizens. Meanwhile, new research on migrant integration is being conducted.
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An amendment to the Romanian Citizenship Act reduced the mandatory residence period for people with refugee status. Meanwhile, a new survey explores the experiences of refugees regarding support from service providers, alongside other relevant publications on migrant integration in Romania.
Recently published research on migrant employment in Croatia identifies major barriers to labour market integration. Key solutions include faster recognition of foreign qualifications, better access to self-employment support, early and free language learning, and interinstitutional coordination.
The Forum’s theme this year was “Harnessing migrants’ skills in the EU”. Representatives from civil society and EU institutions discussed how recognising migrants’ skills and supporting their integration into the European labour market can generate positive socio-economic impact.
On 18 November, the Commission celebrated ten years of EU-backed research and innovation in the field of migration. Funded under the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programmes with roughly EUR 160 million, migration research has been crucial in exploring one of the most pressing global issues.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved funding of Latvian classes for people displaced from Ukraine, while a non-taxable minimum on personal income is set for temporary protection holders in Latvia. Rising employment rates for displaced Ukrainians and language lessons further support integration efforts.
A survey among Polish adults exploring public opinions on migrant workers found that 93% of respondents agree with the presence of migrant workers in the labour market. Meanwhile, local authorities map key challenges in migrant integration as government announces new approach to naturalisation.
Ukrainian holders of temporary protection in the Czech Republic can now apply for the long-term residence permit, while the Ministry of the Interior adopted measures to speed up processing times for citizenship applications. More measures to support people displaced from Ukraine are being adopted.
The Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) and the Interior Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding to provide reception and inclusion services to migrants holding a residence permit, as efforts to combat labour exploitation and new programmes promoting migrant educational inclusion increase.
On 11 November, the Commission proposed the Union Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan for 2026-2027. Based on voluntary contributions from Member States, the Plan outlines the resettlements and humanitarian admissions over the next two years, focusing on the main migratory routes.
