Migration Policy Centre

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Migration Policy Centre Research and training on the transnational governance of international migration, asylum and mobility

The Migration Policy Centre at the European University Institute, Florence, conducts advanced research on global migration to serve migration governance needs at European level, from developing, implementing and monitoring migration-related policies to assessing their impact on the wider economy and society.

Communication does not impact all citizens equally. Our research explores why and how when it comes to migration. The Ne...
09/10/2026

Communication does not impact all citizens equally.

Our research explores why and how when it comes to migration. The Neuropolitics Research Lab at The University of Edinburgh looked at how pre-existing beliefs, core beliefs and emotional responses shape how people respond to migration narratives.

The findings show that even messages that appear persuasive can trigger underlying stress when they conflict with people’s existing worldviews. They also highlight the importance of belief alignment, particularly when communicating about the cultural aspects of migration.

This new Short offers a sneak peek of the contents we will be discussing at the upcoming Lunch Bites and of new deep dive that we will be publishing soon. Read it here 👀 https://loom.ly/WTcJ7P4

Key findings will be presented by Clare Llewellyn-MacRae (University of Edinburgh) and Roderik Rekker (Radboud University) during our Lunch Bites session on 19 October. Want to hear more? You can register to join us 🔗https://loom.ly/jzJZJJE

📅 19 October | 12:00–13:00 CEST | Online

How is migration governance being reshaped by geopolitical change, political contestation, demographic shifts and new pa...
08/10/2026

How is migration governance being reshaped by geopolitical change, political contestation, demographic shifts and new patterns of mobility?

We invite scholars to submit paper proposals for our 2027 Annual Conference, bringing together interdisciplinary research on contemporary transformations in migration governance across Europe and beyond.

The conference will explore questions of , and , politics, , and , migrant and mobility , while encouraging comparative and global perspectives.

We welcome theoretical, empirical and methodological contributions from migration studies, political science, economics, sociology, geography, anthropology, law, international relations and related fields.

📅 17–18 May 2027
📍 European University Institute, Florence
⌛ Deadline: 12 November 2026

Limited travel and accommodation grants will be available for scholars based in low-income and lower-middle-income countries.

Check out the details and submit an abstract of up to 300 words here 👉 https://loom.ly/bTeUJYM

How should lower-skilled labour migration be regulated?Today, at the training, Martin Ruhs explored the key dilemmas a...
07/10/2026

How should lower-skilled labour migration be regulated?

Today, at the training, Martin Ruhs explored the key dilemmas and policy responses involved in regulating lower-skilled labour immigration.

The session examined how labour and skills shortages are assessed, the role of employers in shaping demand for migrant workers, and the challenges of protecting both migrant and local workers.

It also looked at possible responses to labour shortages, including higher wages, improved working conditions and training. He then addressed temporary labour migration programmes, legal labour migration pathways in cross-country cooperation agreements, migrants as essential workers, and demographic change.

Some takeaways from the discussion:

🔹 Employers play a key role, but their arguments need to be critically evaluated, including how their demand for migrant workers is managed.
🔹 Discussions should consider both “shortages” and “alternatives”, recognising that different contexts require tailored, case-by-case responses.
🔹 Effective mechanisms are needed to protect domestic workers.
🔹 Demand for migrant labour depends on the underlying economic and social model and on a broad range of public policies and institutions beyond immigration policy, including labour market and social policies.

The training is co-organised with the School of Transnational Governance.

🔎 Interested in migration policy and the debates shaping it? Applications are now open for the Migration Winter Academy: Attitudes, Media, and Public Debates, taking place 1–5 February 2027. Save your seat: https://loom.ly/UA6vlfE

Can migration research actually change people’s minds? What does the evidence tell us about when, how and why research c...
06/10/2026

Can migration research actually change people’s minds?

What does the evidence tell us about when, how and why research can shape public attitudes on ?

Join us for the first Lunch Bites session of this academic year where we will explore these questions, drawing on new survey and experimental research from the Migration Research to Policy Co-Lab. The webinar will feature:

🎙️ Michael Palmer (DG, HOME, European Commission)
🎙️ Clare Llewelyn-MacRae (Neuropolitics Lab, University of Edinburgh)
🎙️ Roderik Rekker (Radboud University)

Moderated by Eleonora Milazzo (Migration Policy Centre)

📅 19 October | 12:00–13:00 CEST
💻 Online

Register now 👉 https://loom.ly/76Pt02Y

Why do many potential immigrants never immigrate? At the next MPC Seminar, sociologist Jacob Richard Thomas will present...
06/10/2026

Why do many potential immigrants never immigrate?

At the next MPC Seminar, sociologist Jacob Richard Thomas will present his book 'The Denied, the Deterred and the Disenchanted: Why a Variety of Potential Emigrants Never Immigrated' (Cambridge University Press, 2026).

Drawing on survey and interview data from more than 2,500 potential immigrants from mainland China, Thomas examines three mechanisms that can lead potential immigrants to remain in their country of origin:

➡️ Denial: governments deny visas to those seeking to migrate

➡️ Deterrence: policies and social forces discourage people from applying for visas

➡️ Disenchantment: potential immigrants become disillusioned with the prospect of migration

📅 22 October 2026 | 12:00–13:00 CEST
📍 Sala Triaria, EUI & online (Zoom)

The seminar will be chaired by Dr. Lenka Dražanová.

Register here to join the seminar🔗 https://loom.ly/o1L7Zw4

Today, we’re pleased to welcome the participants of the 6th edition of the Effective Migration Governance training cours...
05/10/2026

Today, we’re pleased to welcome the participants of the 6th edition of the Effective Migration Governance training course to Florence! 🎉

🌍 Over the years, the training course has grown into a consolidated space that professionals come every year to explore the challenges, impacts and trade-offs of .

Throughout three days, this new cohort will explore:

🔹 External action and migration partnerships;
🔹Integration and labour migration;
🔹Policies addressing irregular migration;
🔹Reception of asylum seekers and refugee pathways;
🔹The role of civil society in migration governance;
🔹Transnational migration governance.

Welcome to all!

The training is co-organised with the School of Transnational Governance.

Would you like to join one of our trainings? Applications are now open for the Migration Winter Academy https://loom.ly/UA6vlfE

The Migration Winter Academy is back! ➡️ 'Attitudes, Media, and Public Debates' from 1 to 5 February 2027 in Florence.Jo...
01/10/2026

The Migration Winter Academy is back! ➡️ 'Attitudes, Media, and Public Debates' from 1 to 5 February 2027 in Florence.

Join us as we explore key themes at the intersection of public attitudes, media narratives and public debates around migration, including:
🔹Narrative and storytelling in migration politics
🔹Disinformation, misinformation and contested facts around migration
🔹Policy communication and the use of emotions and values in communication strategies

Deadline to apply: 31 October
Apply here📌 https://loom.ly/UA6vlfE

🌍 What happens when large numbers of citizens leave their country? Emigration on a large scale transforms statesaffectin...
30/09/2026

🌍 What happens when large numbers of citizens leave their country?

Emigration on a large scale transforms statesaffecting votter attitudes, public policy, welfare systems and economic models.

Join Christof Roos (University of Flensburg) and Anna Kyriazi (University of Milan) as they present their latest co-edited book, How emigration transforms the European state (Manchester University Press, 2026).

The authors will explore two types of state transformations: the re-emergent nation-state that re-discovers the citizenry as its core resource and states that adapt to population loss.

📅 10 November 2026
📍 Hybrid | Florence and online
🔎 Find out more and register 👉https://loom.ly/xAdExzo

Today, we kicked off our MPC seminar series of the year with the presentation of the book ‘What Europeans Think About Im...
28/09/2026

Today, we kicked off our MPC seminar series of the year with the presentation of the book ‘What Europeans Think About Immigration and Why It Matters’.

Drawing on extensive survey data, James Dennison and Andrew Geddes presented the key findings and arguments of their publication, examining the way Europeans form their views on , why these attitudes persist, and when they translate into political influence. The discussion also challenged some common assumptions about European attitudes towards immigration, highlighting a more nuanced picture of public opinion.

Missed today’s discussion? The conversation goes on tour! After stops at the European Parliament and the Universität Zürich, it continues across Europe and beyond:

📍 30 September: International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) (ICMPD), Malta
📍 8 October: Universität für Weiterbildung Krems , Austria (online)
📍 14 October: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels
📍 21 October: Columbia University (online)
📍 26 October: New York University (NYU)
📍 28 October 2026: Center for European Studies at Harvard University - 4:00–5:30 pm 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewngQwKA
📍 30 October: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
📍 2 November 2026: IOM - UN Migration (IOM), Geneva
📍 24 November 2026: The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE - 6:30–8:00 pm 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeHVqKtb

🔎 Stay tuned for further details on upcoming dates and locations, there might be one near you!

Can migrant workers have labour rights on paper but still be unable to exercise them safely? Yes. A key mechanism behin...
25/09/2026

Can migrant workers have labour rights on paper but still be unable to exercise them safely? Yes.

A key mechanism behind this? The legal coupling between and .

This policy brief examines how Austria’s institutional design can produce migrant worker insecurity, even where formal labour protections exist.

Key takeaways:

👉 Linking residence status to employment can make workers reluctant to report labour violations, as losing a job may also put their right to stay at risk.

👉 Formal rights do not always translate into practical protection. In sectors such as agriculture and 24-hour care, workers can face strong dependencies on employers for employment, housing and residence.

👉 Addressing migrant worker insecurity requires better coordination between migration, labour and welfare policies, including stronger firewalls between labour enforcement and immigration control, more independent labour inspections and improved access to legal aid.

Read it here: https://loom.ly/c82wqyE

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