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European migration trends | EMN Statistical Annex
3 September 2026
In 2025, the number of irregular border crossings and first-time asylum applications in the EU decreased, as in previous years. At the same time, the number of Schengen visas issued increased.
Conference EMN Netherlands | Early integration
9 September 2026
Join us for the annual national conference of EMN Netherlands, taking place this year on 12 October in The Hague.
EMN studies | Migration policy in Europe
Update: 3 August 2026
Overview of the ongoing EMN studies on asylum and migration policies in EU Member States and EMN Observer Countries (Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom). The findings highlight similarities and differences between countries.
Migration and asylum overview 2025 | EMN Netherlands
23 July 2026
The collapse of the Schoof government and the subsequent election campaign underscored that asylum remained a central political and societal issue in the Netherlands throughout 2025. Other key topics included labour migration, return, and integration.
Asylum and Migration Overview 2025 | European migration policy
21 July 2026
In 2025, EU Member States prepared for the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, while the Council of the European Union reached agreement on a new Return Regulation.
Conference EMN Netherlands | Integration
7 July 2026
Mark your calendar for the annual national conference of EMN Netherlands, taking place this year on 12 October in The Hague.
New EMN Observer Country | United Kingdom
23 June 2026
The European Migration Network (EMN) has a new Observer Country.
Pact overview | European asylum policy
Update: 17 June 2026
On 12 June, the European Pact on Asylum and Migration entered into force. Since then, the new and revised set of regulations that together make up the European asylum policy has applied.
EMN inform | International protection
11 June 2026
Under European guidelines, EU Member States may offer a financial allowance enabling applicants for international protection to arrange an alternative to accommodation in a reception centre. Five countries offer this under certain conditions.
