On the Usefulness (or otherwise) of a Strategic Debate on Migration
The European Council has planned to hold a strategic debate on migration at its meeting on 16 October 2026. One might, of course, view this strategic debate as reflecting the […]
Migration
Through its Focus on Migration Policy, Egmont wants to foster knowledge and strengthen networking by unpacking the evolving landscape of asylum and migration governance in Europe. We examine legislative developments, implementation challenges, and emerging policy debates to determine how EU institutions and member states can best respond to shifting migration realities, particularly in light of the ongoing reform of the Common European Asylum System. We convene regular discussion lunches where Brussels-based experts and practitioners exchange views on new initiatives, the practical implementation of legislation, and forthcoming challenges. We cooperate closely with EU institutions, national authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners to provide policy recommendations and strategic guidance.
Head: Jean-Louis De Brouwer
Publications
External publications
Solidarity: Towards a New Governance of Predictability?
The Pact on Migration and Asylum has been presented as a turning point, with its entry into force as the culmination of a lengthy process marked by tensions unlike any […]
External publications
A Pact: What Else?
The entry into force of the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum on 12 June could have been seen as a major turning point in the development of a common […]
Commentaries
Switzerland at 10 Million: What the Numbers Reveal about Demographic Change
On the 14th of June, the Swiss population voted on whether to cap their population to 10 million by 2050 – the latest referendum in the Alpine country of 9.1 […]
Commentaries
Sudanese Refugees in Chad: A Critical Humanitarian Response on the Brink of Collapse
Since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan three years ago, Chad has welcomed a rapidly growing influx of refugees and returnees, despite being among the poorest countries in the […]
Temporary Protection at a Crossroads: Direct Effect, Social Assistance, and Post-TPD Legal Pathways
The activation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) in March 2022 marked a defining moment for the European Union’s crisis governance. For the first time, the EU deployed a supranational […]