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Discourses, narratives and counter narratives on irregular migration
In the 7th webinar in our Joint Webinar Series, researchers from the I-CLAIM project will shed light on the public discourse around irregularity in Germany, Italy and The Netherlands. Register via this link to hear more!
The number of irregular immigrants in Europe has remained the same for 16 years and represents less than 1% of the population
Portuguese newspaper Publico reports about MIrreM’s database on estimates of the undocumented population in Europe and interviews MIrreM researcher João Miguel Carvalho about the Portuguese context.
What’s the truth about ‘irregular migration’ levels?
In this piece for The Spectator, Ross Clark unpacks estimates of the undocumented population in the UK, as gathered by MIrreM researchers. Clarks underlines limits to data collection and reliability, as stressed in the MIrreM research.
Irregular migration into UK and large European countries is same as 2008, research shows
The Guardian reports about MIrreM’s database on estimates of the undocumented population in Europe and in the UK specifically.
NEWSLETTER #7
Read our seventh newsletter for more information on our new database on irregular migration stocks, how fit is data for policymaking, how irregular migration is managed in 20 countries, and more!
NEWSLETTER #6
Read our sixth newsletter for more information on our latest publications about the EU policy framework on irregular migration, local-level indicators, irregular migration flows, and more!
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.
Irregular Migrants In Europe – Why National Institutions Matter For Conditions And Policy Irregular Migrants In Europe
Based on a new research paper from the Protecting Irregular Migrants in Europe (PRIME) project, the 5th joint webinar presents a theoretical analysis of the role played by national institutions in shaping the lives and policies concerning irregular migrants in Europe.
What can commercial flight data tell us about irregular migration?
In their MPC blog post MIrreM team members Ettore Recchi and Luca Bernasconi (EUI) discuss their WP6 pilot research for estimating ‘overstayers’ in the EU.
NEWSLETTER #4
Read our 4th newsletter to find more information on our latest publication on undocumented workers, webinars on returns or on politics of irregularity.
Politics of irregularity
4th Webinar in our Joint Webinar Series moderated by Ilse Van Liempt (Utrecht University, I-CLAIM project) will offer an overview of the ways in which irregularity is generated and shaped by national legal and policy frameworks and how irregularity impacts on the living and working conditions of migrant individuals and their households.
MIrreM PI Albert Kraler talks to Austria daily Der Standard on measuring irregular migration
In this article in the Austrian daily Der Standard MIrreM Coordinator Albert Kraler talks about the difficulties of measuring irregular migration, the need for conceptual clarity and how MIrreM will address these challenges. Read the article (in German)
Reconsidering EU’s partnership and cooperation models on return and readmission
3rd Webinar in our Joint Webinar Series moderated by Soner Barthoma (Uppsala University, GAPs project)
Moving forward on improving migrant worker rights? Key discussions recasting the single permit directive
2nd Webinar in our Joint Webinar Series moderated by Tesseltje de Lange (DignityFIRM)
NEWSLETTER #3
Read our newsletter to find out about our work and new data, estimates and analysis.
New perspectives on irregular migration in Europe
Launch of our Joint Webinar Series organised with other Horizon Europe projects and moderated by Michele LeVoy (PICUM)
NEWSLETTER #2
Throughout the MIrreM project, we aim to engage with people (stakeholders) who can affect or are affected by the production of new knowledge on irregular migration…
NEWSLETTER #1
Data about irregular migration and the undocumented population is scarce and hard to collect. Our first working paper by Norbert Cyrus lays out key concepts and themes…
IMISCOE Short Reader – Irregular Migration
MIrreM team member Maurizio Ambrosini (Milan) has co-authored this book on irregular migration together with Minke Hajer (Utrecht).
MIrreM Workshop: Innovative Approaches to Measuring Irregular Migration
Explore the discussions on innovative approaches to measuring irregular migration by watching the recorded sessions.
Taxonomy of migrant irregularity
The MIrreM project analyses the policies defining migrant irregularity, stakeholders’ data needs and usage, and assesses existing estimates and statistical indicators…
LAUNCH CONFERENCE
Online launch conference of the MIrreM project moderated by Daniel Howden (Lighthouse Reports)
