MEASURING IRREGULAR
MIGRATION

Creating new knowledge on irregular migration

MIrreM examines the quantitative dimension of irregular migration and related policies. 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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Joint webinar series

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. 

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NEWSLETTER #5

Read our 5th newsletter for more information on our latest publications about national and local policies on irregular migration, a new webinar on data, and more!

Measuring Irregular Migration – What do we know now, 15 years since CLANDESTINO?

This webinar hosted by MIrreM project presents findings from a multi-country assessment of irregular migration estimates and indicators. Speakers will share insights on the currently available data on irregular migration stocks and flows. They will also discuss recent developments, as well as persistent challenges in measuring irregular migration.

Why are Tens of Thousands of Afghans Missing in Austria?

MIrreM’s PI Albert Kraler was one of several experts interviewed for this informed piece in the Austrian daily Kleine Zeitung (in German) trying to understand why the number of Afghans in Austria has grown so little, despite high inflows and low returns and whether undocumented presence could be part of the explanation.

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