Ten years since the refugee crisis 2015 – what has changed, and which challenges remain?
Director-General Michael Spindelegger sits for an in-depth, reflective, and introspective interview on the situation in Europe 10 years since the start of what was dubbed the “migration crisis.”
ICMPD has published a comprehensive, forward-looking Policy Paper on Charting the future of temporary protection. The Paper outlines seven possible policy scenarios, that the Commission could pursue after March 2026, and analyses EU Member States’ preferences and concerns about the decision of what comes next – especially those hosting large numbers of Ukrainians.
Launching in August 2025 and running through August 2026, the Seasonal and fair employment blueprints (SaFE) project will equip EU Member States with modular blueprints and tailored technical assistance to design or enhance seasonal worker mobility programmes for non-EU nationals. SaFE will deliver practical reference tools for the agriculture and tourism sectors, with a special focus on ethical recruitment and decent living and working conditions. By addressing critical labour shortages in these key sectors and closing policy and implementation gaps, the project promotes dignified, transparent seasonal work across the EU.
During 21-25 July, ICMPD organised a study visit to Poland for the Moldovan law enforcement community, focusing on Integrated Border Management (IBM). A range of experiences and lessons were shared during the visit to support Moldova in designing its national IBM strategy.
ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger met with North Macedonia’s Minister of Interior Pance Toskovski and Minister of European Affairs Orhan Murtezani to discuss regional migration developments, strengthening border management, EU integration support, and the evolving European migration outlook impacted by the developments, including the Middle East.
Addressing irregular migration, combating human trafficking, and strengthening border management remain top priorities for Iraq. In this interview, Fatimah Jarkas, Head of ICMPD’s Office in Iraq, shares her insights on growing government engagement and the impact of Migration Resource Centres (MRCs). She reflects on ICMPD’s work in the country and emphasises how trust and collaboration are key drivers for sustainable change.
ICMPD’s Migrant Resource Centres (MRC) joined the EUAA in hosting EU Member States, the EEAS and the European Commission, non-EU partner countries, key international organisations and NGOs, and civil society¹ to advance complementary pathways for Afghan refugees.
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