Conference
11 September 2025
How is irregular migration defined, measured, and governed in Europe?
Join the final conference of the MIrreM project (Measuring Irregular Migration and Related Policies) to explore insights and novel approaches to understanding irregular migration and policy responses to it.
📅 11 September 2025
🕔 09:00–14:00 CEST
📍 Residence Palace, Brussels & Online (Hybrid)
This hybrid event will bring together researchers, policymakers, civil society representatives, and practitioners to discuss the role of evidence in shaping fair, effective migration governance.
Key topics include:
- Exploring challenges in measuring irregular migration and innovations in this area
- Examining the wide range and trends of policy responses to address irregular migration
- Assessing the social and economic impacts of regularisation, including as an alternative to return
Event highlights:
- Hybrid format: Attend onsite in Brussels or follow online
- Live interpretation: French and Spanish provided (additional languages possible if registered by 11 August)
- Expert panels & keynotes from leading voices in migration research and policy
Open to all interested in evidence-based migration governance: policymakers, researchers, local authorities, NGOs, and international organisations.