new knowledge
on irregular migration
The quantitative dimension of irregular migration
MIrreM assesses existing estimates and statistical indicators and explores new quantitative approaches. A special focus will be on regularisation policies and their impact. In close cooperation with relevant stakeholders MIrreM will develop recommendations on irregular migration data and regularisation, respectively.
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MIrreM closely collaborates with six other projects on irregular migration funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme under two calls.
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The Webinar Series brings together expertise and insights from 7 ongoing Horizon Europe projects. The live webinars are hosted on a rotating basis by the different projects.
Our latest activities
Irregular migration: scientific findings and policy options
This workshop, organised by Franck Düvell and Norbert Cyrus in cooperation with the evangelic academy at Loccum, aims to bring together policymakers from German-speaking countries to discuss the latest scientific insights on irregular migration and explore evidence-based policy options.
NEWSLETTER #9
Read our ninth newsletter for more about our joint statement to the European Commission, upcoming events and latest papers on how to estimate the undocumented population.
New Returns Regulation: Joint Statement from FAiR, GAPs, MIrreM and MORE
The four Horizon research projects respond to the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation establishing a common system for returns.