Published EMN informs in 2022

On this page, you may find summaries of the published EMN informs with links to access the reports and other useful information.

Three EMN informs on the application of the Temporary Protection Directive

These EMN informs cover the application of the Temporary Protection Directive, as well as arrangements and rights for beneficiaries of temporary protection.

• The first inform analyses the application of the Temporary Protection Directive in the EMN Countries, how registration is carried out, and how the countries provide information on temporary protection to beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries.
• The second inform compares how EMN Member and Observer Countries have arranged accommodation.
• The third inform examines the access to services that beneficiaries of temporary protection enjoy in the EMN Countries.

EMN inform on attracting and retaining international researchers

Most EU Member States are working to attract international researchers and encourage them to remain in the country once their research has been completed. However, the approaches adopted do vary, as outlined in this EMN inform “Attracting and Retaining International Researchers”. One way to encourage researchers to stay is to offer a temporary permit for job search or start their own business. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more flexible processes were developed in order to attract, for example, more researchers into the health-related sector in these countries.

EMN inform on secondary movements in the context of international protection

Secondary movement of third-country nationals who have already been granted a permit in one of the EU Member States but who, for some reason, are seeking a permit in another Member State are the focus of the EMN inform “Secondary movements of beneficiaries of international protection”.

One challenge regarding the transfer of these third-country nationals is the lack of a uniform legal base, as well as communication with the country in question. This inform also provides statistics, such as statistics regarding nationalities and the number of third-country nationals who have submitted an application to another Member State.

EMN inform on access to mental health care for third-country nationals

The EMN inform “Mapping of mental health policies for third-country national migrants” maps policies on, and access to, mental health care for third-country nationals who legally reside in the EU. This inform highlights both similarities and differences across the EU. For example, most Member States grant migrants legally residing in the country the same right to healthcare as other residents of the country. This EMN inform describes the various challenges as well as the measures in place to increase access to mental health care.

EMN inform on voluntary return

The EMN inform “Incentives and motives for voluntary departure” explores the incentives within the EU, including Norway, available for voluntary return and to what extent they affect the decision of third-country nationals to depart voluntarily. Some incentives are offered before departure, which is the case in for example in Sweden, and some are provided after arrival in the destination country. Some incentives are of financial nature, whereas others consist of various forms of support such as further education, support to find a work placements or medical services.

One conclusion is that the support itself is not necessarily the main deciding factor for voluntary return. Other factors, ,such as economic opportunities, quality of life, security, and family members, have the greatest impact overall.

EMN inform on bilateral readmission agreements

The EMN inform “Bilateral Readmission Agreements” maps out the bilateral readmission agreements concluded between EU Member States, including Norway, and third countries.

It examines how the agreements work and what impact they have on efforts to return third-country nationals irregularly present in the EU. Other issues addressed include how readmission agreements are monitored and evaluated.