Articles & Analysis
Insights on asylum policy, border crossings, integration, country profiles and data analysis.
EU Asylum Applications in Q1 2026
A comprehensive review of asylum application trends across the European Union during the first quarter of 2026, drawing on preliminary Eurostat and UNHCR data.
Read more →Central Mediterranean Route: Record Pressures in Early 2026
The Central Mediterranean route is experiencing record pressure in early 2026. We examine Lampedusa and Sicily as primary entry points, Italian reception strain, NGO rescue operations, and smuggling dynamics from Libya and Tunisia.
Read more →Eastern Mediterranean: Asylum Arrivals and Greek Island Congestion
Aegean crossings from Türkiye to the Greek islands are rising again in early 2026. This analysis examines reception conditions, asylum backlogs, and the enduring legacy of the EU–Türkiye statement.
Read more →Western Mediterranean Route Update 2026
Crossings via the Western Mediterranean remain high in early 2026, with Morocco and Algeria as principal departure points and Spain recording a double-digit year-on-year increase in detections.
Read more →Ukrainian Refugees in the Labour Market: Poland and Germany Compared
We compare labour-market integration outcomes for Ukrainian temporary-protection beneficiaries in Poland and Germany, examining employment rates, sectoral distribution, language barriers, and childcare bottlenecks.
Read more →Sweden's Shifting Asylum Policy: A Restrictive Turn in 2026
Sweden has introduced a restrictive asylum reform package in 2026, tightening temporary protection, accelerating returns, and reducing social benefits. We assess the political context and regional spillover effects.
Read more →Climate Displacement and Future Migration Pressures on Europe
We explore the link between climate change, food insecurity, and mixed migration flows toward Europe, assess current legal gaps, and evaluate EU preparedness and policy options for climate-displaced populations.
Read more →Poland's Refugee Response: Four Years On
Four years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland hosts close to one million Ukrainian refugees under temporary protection. This profile examines reception policy, cash transfers, labour-market integration, and the medium-term outlook.
Read more →Integration Policies in Germany: 2026 Outlook
Germany is expanding language and labour-market integration programmes for recognised refugees. We review the latest federal reforms, Länder implementation, and future challenges.
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