The EUAA's 2025 Asylum Report, presented to the European Parliament's LIBE Committee, reveals a shifting landscape — falling applications, new top nationalities, and growing pressure on Member States ahead of the Migration and Asylum Pact's entry into force in 2026.
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HEQUITY partners from Belgium, Italy, Latvia and Türkiye met in Padua for a four-day Erasmus+ study visit hosted by Popoli Insieme and the University of Padova, exploring inclusive pathways for refugee and international students in higher education.
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Despite growing demand for STEM skills across Europe, migrant and minority women remain systematically excluded. ECEPAA examines the barriers — and the role of education, industry, and civil society in closing the gap.
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Anna De Biasi, Bianca Lombardi Challenges of an Inclusive Labor Market The integration of migrants into the labor market remains one of the most significant challenges for the European Union, carrying important socio-economic implications. Facilitating migrants’ access to employment not only enhances their well-being but also benefits host communities by filling labor shortages and boosting…
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“The EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum: Vocational Education and Training (VET)” Beatrice Romana Verga In this article, we will explore the role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) within the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, as previously introduced in our last article. How is VET addressed in the context of the Pact…
Read article “The EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum: Higher Education (HE)” Beatrice Romana Verga In this article, we will explore the role of Higher Education (HE) within the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The next article will focus on Vocational Education and Training (VET). The Pact acknowledges HE and VET as essential pillars of…
Read article “The EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum: Challenges and Opportunities for Refugee Integration” Beatrice Romana Verga In this second article, we will take a closer look at key aspects of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, as part of our ongoing series on the subject. Refugee integration in the context of the Pact…
Read article An overview of the EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum — key provisions, implementation timeline, and implications for refugee integration and asylum policy in Europe.
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In recent discussions, we explored the landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in various universities, particularly noting in the last post the situation in Latvia. Unlike the latter, Belgium boasts a rich history of migration policies and immigration, making it a unique case study in DEI practices. In fact, Belgium’s experience with immigration…
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Marta Bredy Hearings at Eu Commissioner Hearings Under Scrutiny: Can the EU Balance Security with Human Rights? Between November 4th and 12th, the European Parliament put the Commissioners-designate to the test. Among the most closely watched were Magnus Brunner and Kaja Kallas, whose plans for internal affairs and foreign policy could define the EU’s…
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