The 2026 Anti-Racism Conference
The EU launched its first Anti-Racism Strategy 2026–2030 in Brussels — a necessary framework, but one that arrives as far-right parties across Europe are actively narrowing the space to implement it.
Implementing the EU Migration and Asylum Pact: Progress, Challenges and What Comes Next
Brussels, November 2025: as the European Parliament convened in extraordinary session, the Commission released its first Annual Migration Report under the New Pact — promising numbers, but more questions than answers.
HEQUITY project: meeting in Leuven (Belgium)
In late January 2026, the HEQUITY Erasmus+ consortium met at KU Leuven to review project progress and learn from the university’s approach to supporting migrant and international students in higher education.
The EUAA’s 2025 Asylum Report: A Turning Point for Europe’s Migration and Asylum Policy?
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.
THE EU NEW PACT ON MIGRATION AND ASYLUM: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)
“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…
THE EU NEW PACT ON MIGRATION AND ASYLUM: HIGHER EDUCATION (HE)
“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…
THE EU NEW PACT ON MIGRATION AND ASYLUM: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEE INTEGRATION
“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…
The EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum: A General Overview
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.
BRIDGING BORDERS: DEI AND IMMIGRANT INCLUSION IN BELGIAN HIGHER EDUCATION
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…
Hearings at Eu
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…