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The 2025 study Value spaces, identity, and use of local services among migrants in Tallinn, conducted by the Institute of Baltic Studies and commissioned by the Tallinn Migration Centre, examines how migrants experience life in Tallinn, adapt to daily life, and engage with public services.
A network of NGOs in Poland formally launched the Social Patronage Coalition, with the aim of promoting community sponsorship initiatives such as forms of support for the adaptation and integration of migrants provided by private individuals.
The recently published study “Integration of international students and employment opportunities in Latvia” assesses how non-EU students integrate into Latvia’s labour market and what shapes their post-graduation retention.
Employment visa applicants in shortage occupations will be prioritised in Poland, while around 100 prosecutors are being trained to tackle bias crimes against migrants. Temporary protection for people displaced from Ukraine is extended to 4 March 2027.
The Council of Europe recently issued its sixth opinion on Malta, acknowledging the progress made in promoting diversity and strengthening social integration. Additionally, as of 2026, Malta has introduced a mandatory pre‑departure course for all third country nationals applying for a Single Permit.
Italy has announced the extension of temporary protection for people displaced from Ukraine, while a new agreement was concluded between the IOM and the National Labour Inspector to protect victims of labour exploitation. The OECD published a 2026 assessment of migrant integration policies in Italy.
Beneficiaries of international protection can now access the Cypriot health system, while updates to labour migration legislation clarify access to employment and support integration in the Cypriot society. Cyprus is also part of MPF-funded programmes delivering training in the countries of origin.
The Commission has launched a call for expression of interest under a specific Action of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, to support integration measures implemented by Local and Regional Authorities in EU Member States, with an indicative overall budget of EUR 77 million.
The EEA & Norway Grants Civil Society Fund Hungary launched a call to support initiatives cooperating with Ukrainian partners, providing support to build resilience and counter hostile narratives. The Hungarian government also published migration statistics for 2025 and an updated guide in English.
The Irish government published a new policy document on family reunification, also announcing changes to the right to work for children of employment permit holders. It has also launched its International Protection Portal and waived registration fees for migrant victims of domestic abuse.
The Swedish government announces new initiatives to support the integration of migrant children and proposes a new law on the settlement of beneficiaries of international protection. It also proposed limiting access to welfare for newly arrived migrants by introducing new eligibility criteria.
EU businesses face labour shortages across many sectors. Workers from outside the EU are helping to fill this gap. Side by Side video series show how non-EU workers contribute their skills to EU businesses, helping address labour shortages through successful training and integration.
The EEA & Norway Grants Civil Society Fund Hungary launched ta call aimed at strengthen civil society in Hungary, through cooperation with Ukrainian partners and projects providing direct support, building resilience, and countering hostile narratives. The deadline for applications is 5 May 2026.
A survey by the Finnish trade unions examined the employment experiences of migrant tech professionals in Finland, over half of whom are third-country nationals (TCNs). The findings highlight the role of training, networking and employer engagement in supporting the integration of skilled TCNs.
The Polish government drafted an official act to phase out measures introduced in 2022 to support people displaced from Ukraine by the ongoing war. Following a transitional period, beneficiaries of temporary protection would face reduced access to some family benefits, healthcare, and accommodation.
The labour exploitation of migrants has been a crucial topic for Italian institutions for more than 10 years. Recently, along with initiatives carried out at the local level within various EU-funded projects, an inter-ministerial meeting renewed efforts to counter labour exploitation.
Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the 2026 action plan for supporting people displaced from Ukraine and those still in the country can restore their status by applying for a residence permit at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, as Migrant Integration Policy Index results are out.
In Denmark, increased use of voluntary return programme by Syrian refugees was noted in 2025. A campaign against hate crime and discrimination was launched by the Copenhagen Municipality and the Danish Institute for Human Rights, as the municipality of Tingbjerg arises as an integration success.
Denmark’s Ministry for Immigration and Integration introduced new rules for university students from outside Europe, while proposing the abolishment of the National Council on Integration once its current contract expires, in 2026. Meanwhile, municipalities will review 5000 disability pension cases.
The Bundestag published an evaluation of the Skilled Immigration Act, as Germany is facing a growing shortage of skilled workers and has announced the creation of a “Work-and-Stay Agency” to simplify residency procedures for migrant professionals. Meanwhile, refugee employment continues to rise.