Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Our website is running normally again. Thank you for your patience while we worked through the issue! Happy Sunday ☀️ 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 18/10/2025💻 We're currently experiencing an issue that's affecting access to our website. Our team is working to restore full functionality as quickly as possible. We’ll share an update as soon as we’re back online and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding! 020
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 02/10/2025The dates for the next Migration Winter Academy are official!📌 And early bird applications close on 5 October 👉 For policy analysts, private sector professionals, international organisation officials, civil servants, NGO and representatives, researchers, and journalists. loom.ly/UA6vlfE 043
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 25/09/2025➡️ What if we could tackle food insecurity and the lack of legal identity at once? This paper proposes a bold solution: a Humanity Identity Card and a Basic Income Supplement (BIS) of $1/day for the world’s most vulnerable. Read more 👇 loom.ly/s8vbXL4 120
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Migration governance is never simple. That’s why our next training brings together a wide range of perspectives to make sense of it. Meet the instructors 👇 Apply by 22 September! 📅 6–8 October 📍 Florence, Italy In collaboration with the @eui-stg.bsky.social 120
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 11/09/2025When migration shifts, so must your knowledge ➡️ this training keeps you ahead. Applications are still open! 🔴 Register here: www.eui.eu/apply?id=eff... 📆 6-8 October 📍Florence, Italy 141
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 10/09/2025🍂 One of the things we at the MPC are most excited about this Autumn is the launch of the next U-LEAD Programme! Today, we welcomed our new group of #ResearchCoaches for a training session. They’ll be the ones guiding and supporting participants every step of the way. 120
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Is there such a thing as good #MigrationPolicy? ➡️ Learn what effective governance looks like in our next in-person training. This three-day course blends original research, expert insights, hands-on tools, and in-depth case studies. Applications are still open! 🔴 www.eui.eu/apply?id=eff... 111
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 05/09/2025🔊 We’re looking for researchers working on migration at universities, research institutes, and think-tanks in Africa and Europe. 👉 We’re conducting a study to understand how researchers think about the drivers of international migration. 📋 Take the survey here: mpcsurveys.limesurvey.net/acd 0911
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 28/07/2025🔍 Many migration policies involve conflicting yet equally important moral goals. These aren't just philosophical puzzles, they're real tensions that shape decisions. Here's how engagement w/ ethical dilemmas can improve debates and policymaking on migration➡️ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgBeyond Myth Busting: How Engagement with Ethical Dilemmas Can Improve Debates and Policymaking on Migration | Ethics & International Affairs | Cambridge CoreBeyond Myth Busting: How Engagement with Ethical Dilemmas Can Improve Debates and Policymaking on Migration - Volume 39 Issue 1 022
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 23/07/2025"Despite legal pathways, structural obstacles keep many women in long-term precarity & circle of irregularity" Based on interviews, this report explores how irregular status affects the conditions of women from the former 'Eastern Bloc' employed in Italy’s #domestic & #CareSector 👉 loom.ly/GlYdcAQ 010
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 22/07/2025🚨 Refugees and migrants are too often scapegoated and falsely portrayed as threats. 🎓 Join us for the first seminar of the academic year with Daniel Ghezelbash, who will share practical tips on how to spot and counter false claims: loom.ly/ZlmPp0Y 📅 4 September 🕚 11:00–12:00 CEST 📍 Hybrid 0178
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Policymakers often face a stark dilemma: restrict immigration to avoid democratic backlash, risking unjust exclusion, or maintain open policies and risk democratic instability. But, are there other legal alternatives beyond this binary? Read the debate 📚 loom.ly/_yFYRmIloom.lyAnti‑immigrant backlash: the Democratic Dilemma for immigration policy - Migration Policy CentreAnti‑immigrant backlash: the Democratic Dilemma for immigration policy This section tackles a difficult choice policymakers often face: restrict immigration to prevent democratic backlash, risking unj... 042
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 18/07/2025As things slow down for summer, now is the perfect time to revisit our 3rd Shorts Series. From the challenges of responding to climate mobility, to perceptions of fairness in asylum policies, these shorts offer research-based insights to inform today’s pressing migration issues. 📌 loom.ly/VGCpa4c 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Why do some migrants stay in their first country of arrival, while others keep moving? And what are the consequences of that mobility? ✍️ This blog explores the complex mobility trajectories of arrived migrants in EU border countries, drawing on insights from the #PRIMEprojectEU. 🔗 loom.ly/ChMu8SA 020
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 15/07/2025When it comes to migration governance, credibility matters 🤝 Join the Effective Migration Governance course to master the tensions, and policy dilemmas that shape today’s migration landscape. 📅 6–8 October 2024 📍 Florence, Italy Secure your seat loom.ly/6OiXoH8 011
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 14/07/2025“Narratives are not optional. They are how people make sense of reality” 👉For communicators, that means narratives are essential tools to shape understanding & trust. At the latest Club of Venice meeting, James Dennison briefed 🇪🇺 communication leaders on #migration narratives 📌 loom.ly/554Kf28loom.lyJames Dennison briefs European communicators on migration at the Club of VeniceMigration remains one of the most politically charged and emotionally resonant issues in Europe, and communicators face new challenges amid competing policy o 021
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Why do irregular migrants receive basic protections in some EU countries but not others? In this podcast, the #PRIMEprojectEU team reflects on the stories of the migrants they meet, and the institutions that make their journeys easier, harder — or impossible. 🎧 loom.ly/ZjIrISM 020
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 09/07/2025👉 Do Temporary Labour Migration Programmes reinforce power asymmetries and commodify workers? Or can they be redesigned to benefit all stakeholders fairly? Let’s rethink this migration dilemma for both global and domestic justice through this debate: loom.ly/aIQS0Ugloom.lyTemporary labour migration - Migration Policy CentreTemporary labour migration programmes: global vs domestic justice This debate delves into the ethical and political complexities of Temporary Labour Migration Programmes (TLMPs). The kick-off paper ar... 031
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Displacement caused by #ClimateChange is often framed as a looming threat to rich countries. But in reality, most people displaced by environmental shocks stay close to home. ➡️This blog shares testimonials from displaced residents and humanitarian workers in Western Kenya 📌 loom.ly/dvebWr8 031
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Missed our webinar on the legal rights of irregular migrants in Europe? You can now watch Clare Fox-Ruhs and Joakim Palme as they explore how institutional differences across countries shape responses to irregular migration Watch the full discussion here: loom.ly/LblRniA #PRIMEprojectEU 042
Reposted by Migration Policy CentreLorenzo Piccoli @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social · 30/06/2025My favorite photos from the #MPCSummerSchool on #migration at the European University Institute. Sixty hours of lectures, group work, and even a little bit of dancing. To be informed about future events: migrationpolicycentre.eu/subscribe/ 051
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Deadline approaching!🔴 Apply by this Sunday 6 July to participate in the #MigrationCoLab training! 2️⃣days to: 🔹Learn more about how research evidence can be translated into policies and practices. 🔹Expand your network 📌 Don’t miss this chance: www.eui.eu/apply?id=bui... 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Want to be an expert in #migration policy? Join us for the new edition of the Effective Migration Governance training to: ✅ Engage with top scholars & practitioners ✅ Build tools to make better decisions under pressure ✅ Leave w/ new strategies Get an early-bird discount by 5 July: loom.ly/6OiXoH8 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 27/06/2025And we're saying goodbye—hoping it turns into a “ciao” again soon! 👋🏾 After 10 days of discussions, teamwork, presentations, case studies, and special prizes, the 21st #MPCSummerSchool wraps up. Thanks for being part of it! 💫 Make sure you stay in the loop 📬 migrationpolicycentre.eu/subscribe/ 030
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Using data from interviews with over 13,000 young people, Nicolás Caso Castellón and Jørgen Carling explain the reasons why campaigns designed to instill fear about the risks of #IrregularMigration might not be effective. Full reading 📌 migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/2025/06/26/d... #MigrationCoLab 020
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 25/06/2025#Migration policies affect thousands of people, but do they truly reflect why people migrate? 👉We're conducting a new study to explore how policymakers’ assumptions shape migration #governance. 🔍 Want to take part? lnkd.in/dr3wMYqm 🔴Deadline to participate: 30 June 2025.loom.lyWhat do policymakers think are the causes of migration? - Migration Policy CentreUnderstanding what migration policymakers believe to be the causes of migration and how actual and future migrants respond to different types of policies is essential, as these beliefs shape policies ... 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Are #MigrantWorkers needed to "do the jobs that locals won’t do", or are they simply a more exploitable labour force? ➡️ This morning, Martin Ruhs led a discussion on a central tension in national labour #ImmigrationPolicy: the challenge of globalising labour markets while protecting local workers 120
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Do you want to be part of the #CoLab community? ➡️ Register now for two days of in-person skill-building! ✅ Engage effectively with research users ✅ Build strategies that increase the use of evidence ✅ Understand what drives successful research-policy collaboration 📌 loom.ly/GFLldVs 010
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Minding the gap or missing the gaps? This week, Jeff Crisp draws on his policymaking experience to explain why migration research struggles to have real-world impact. Full short 📌 migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/2025/06/19/t... #WorldRefugeeDay #MigrationCoLab 011
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 20/06/2025To what extent can #IrregularMigrants claim social & labour rights under national laws? This morning, Clare Fox-Ruhs presented her latest study mapping rights for irregular migrants in Europe Don’t miss the upcoming #webinar where she'll present findings: migrationpolicycentre.eu/events/?id=5... 001
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 17/06/2025“Mismatch. Sterile. Frustrated. Impractical. Partial. Refusal.” These are some of the words #MPCSummerSchool participants used to describe experiences of #engagement between migration research & practice. Investment in migration research is at an all-time high, but policy impact remains low 📉 1/ 121
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 16/06/2025We’re thrilled to welcome the participants of the 21st edition of the #Migration Summer School to Florence! 110
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Meet the heart of the U-LEAD programme: the Youth Coaches 💫 Each U-LEAD team is supported by a pair of mentors: 🔹 A Youth Coach, who brings lived experience, cultural knowledge, and the energy to build trust and connection 🔹 A Research Coach, who brings academic and facilitation experience /1 110
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 10/06/2025This week, young people from across Florence (newly arrived migrants, unaccompanied minors, local students, and international residents) come together at #ULead to explore one key question: 🧭 What rights matter most to us, & how can we protect them? More about this initiative 👉 loom.ly/Q-YpL2c 010
Reposted by Migration Policy CentreInfoMigrants @infomigrants.net · 10/06/2025The legal guarantees for irregular migrants when accessing and enforcing those rights rarely match those afforded to regular citizens. That's according to a new study by @eui-eu.bsky.social and two other institutions that analyzed laws in 28 countries in the EU plus the UK.infomigrants.netEurope's patchwork of rights: Study finds wide disparities in protections for irregular migrantsA new study has analyzed laws in 28 countries in the European Union plus the United Kingdom. Key findings indicate that while labor rights are generally better protected than social rights, the legal ... 042
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Just released! 🛑 What rights do irregular migrants have in Europe? A new study by Clare Fox-Ruhs and Joakim Palme on 28 European countries sheds light on the legal rights of irregular migrants, and the significant limitations that remain. Learn more: cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub... 076
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 04/06/2025"I’m excited to be volunteering as a Research Coach for U-LEAD. This civic engagement project speaks to me, since it is about giving young people (especially those who aren’t always heard) the chance to express themselves." – Angela Gabor, Research Coach for the U-LEAD project, launching next week 110
Reposted by Migration Policy CentreLorenzo Piccoli @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social · 03/06/2025On June 8-9, Italy will hold a referendum, including one question on reducing naturalisation residency from 10 to 5 years. With @maartenpvink.bsky.social & @yajnagovind.bsky.social we suggest that this would align Italy’s citizenship laws with much of Europe. firenze.repubblica.it/dossier/fire...firenze.repubblica.itItaly’s citizenship referendum: a chance to catch up with EuropeIn this article, experts in migration and citizenship policies, applied labor, and public economics discuss the upcoming referendum in Italy, examining its pot… 0157
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 03/06/2025🇸🇪 Sweden’s “duty to report” irregular migrants proposal has ignited debate: How do we balance migration control with the fundamental rights of irregular migrants? 📖 This blog explores Sweden’s approach, & the broader implications for migration policy across Europe. 👉 loom.ly/vaTTtGg #PRIMEprojectEUloom.lyWhat happens when governments require public officials to report irregular migrants? A look at recent developments in Sweden - Migration Policy CentreIn Sweden, a controversial proposal for a duty to report has sparked heated debates about balancing rights and migration control. While scaled back to exempt some professions, the policy raises critic... 010
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 02/06/2025JUST PUBLISHED 🔍 Do #migrants in Europe view immigration with solidarity or as a threat? Immigrants tend to have more positive views than non-migrants, but first-gen immigrants grow more negative the longer they stay. Read the full study: link.springer.com/article/10.1... 095
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Happening tomorrow 👇 Register now to learn more about how migrant workers navigate hidden traps in the labour market migrationpolicycentre.eu/events/?id=5...migrationpolicycentre.euIntermediaries, scams and disappearing employers: Comparative research among working migrants with different statuses in EuropeIn this seminar, academics will present preliminary findings from the Horizon Europe project Protecting Irregular Migrants in Europe (PRIME), a comparative study conducted by research teams in Austria... 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 30/05/2025How well can migrants access public services? 📄 Administrative texts are often hard to understand, information lacks clarity, & rigid rights frameworks create barriers... 🔍 This short presents a tool to assess and improve migrant access through mediation. #MigrationCoLab 📌 loom.ly/hwSEyxs 010
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Who can you trust? ➡️ On 3 June, we will discuss how migrant workers often face common challenges in finding and keeping work, especially due to everyday scams. Register here 📌 migrationpolicycentre.eu/events/?id=5... #PRIMEprojectEU 000
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 28/05/2025This week, the #PRIMEprojectEU team met in Zagreb — and we're sharing a new #blog based on on-the-ground research in Croatia. 🇭🇷 It explores the challenges of interviewing irregular migrants — and why building trust is both difficult and essential. 📌 migrationpolicycentre.eu/giving-voice...migrationpolicycentre.euGiving voice to the voiceless? The realities of interviewing irregular migrants in Croatia - Migration Policy CentreIrregular migrants remain one of the most invisible and vulnerable groups in Europe. While their legal rights are already limited compared to asylum seekers and regular economic migrants, their abilit... 010
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 26/05/2025🌍 How do international organisations influence education policies for immigrant students? Join this seminar on how international assessments shape global education reforms, with a focus on first- and second-generation immigrant students. 🗓️ 28 May | 15:00 CEST 📍 Hybrid event 👉 loom.ly/OxKaI8c 010
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 23/05/2025🚨 Despite major investment in migration research, its impact on policy remains limited—leaving room for ideology and misinformation to dominate. 📊 Based on 70+ interviews across 38 EU projects, we why research-policy collaboration is so hard to achieve. #MigrationCoLab🔍 loom.ly/t916yCs 0104
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Migration governance isn’t about finding the “right” answer — it’s about making better decisions when the stakes are high and the options are imperfect. Join us this October to explore real-world dilemmas in policy design, service provision, & international cooperation. 🎓 Apply now: loom.ly/6OiXoH8 001
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Why do some people gain access to rights, mobility, or full membership in a country—while others are excluded? To unpack the themes of this year’s MPC-GLOBALCIT conference, we spoke with 2️⃣ participating scholars: Ashley Mantha-Hollands & Lorenzo Piccoli Full interview 📌 www.eui.eu/news-hub?id=... 0115
Migration Policy Centre @mpc-eui.bsky.social · 20/05/2025“We spoke with a trafficking victim who came to Poland (...) Her passport was held, the visa expired, & she became irregular. The most shocking part is that she didn’t even realise it until a honest employer told her" 👉 Don't miss the 3rd episode of the PRIME podcast: loom.ly/Vfs3Bp0 #PRIMEprojectEU 010