Migration and Demography

Saxony-Anhalt is facing a major challenge: demographic change is currently at its peak in this region. An aging population with increased health care service demands meets a growing shortage of medical and nursing staff, especially in the vast rural areas. Technological innovation in the health care sector is therefore becoming a priority for this region. Their innovation camp on this complex issue will involve a broad range of relevant stakeholders.

Organised jointly by the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the European Migration Network. The Conference seeks to identify ways to make alternatives to the administrative detention of migrants more effective, ensuring compliance with immigration procedures while upholding human rights.

Side event of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region

The annual Global Solutions Summit held by the Global Solutions Initiative brings together international research organizations, thought-leaders and decision-makers from across political, business and civic communities.

The European University Institute (EUI) has just published a study that examines the potential contribution of EU aid to alleviating migration and refugee pressures. Conducted by Heliodoro TEMPRANO ARROYO, Adviser in DG ECFIN, during his fellowship at the EUI, the study revisits the debate on the link between aid and migration and looks at the actual response of the EU to the migration challenge, including through the creation of new financial facilities for refugees and the External Investment Plan. The study concludes that while aid provides no silver bullet, if properly designed and part of a comprehensive strategy, it can make a useful contribution to the EU’s external migration policy.

Latvia is facing a decrease in population. This is particulally problematic in the research field, as many academics are moving abroad. This conference organised by the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science will bring together scientists, members of parliament and policymakers to discuss this pressing depopulation issue.

Launched on the occasion of International Migrants Day, a new Atlas from the Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography provides insights on migration for all EU Member States and 44 non-EU countries.

World leaders adopted the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) at the UN Intergovernmental Conference in Marrakesh this week.

One of the challenges to effective migration policy is the need for a comprehensive evidence base.

The JRC launches a call inviting junior refugee scientists to apply for a European training and mentoring programme.