The Final Joint Policy Meeting on “Irregular Migrants in Europe: Public Attitudes, Protection Needs and EU Responses” (25 March 2026) brought together policymakers, researchers and practitioners at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels to discuss key challenges and policy responses related to irregular migration.
This comparative European report analyses how migration status influences labour conditions in key sectors, offering evidence-based insights to inform fair labour and migration policies.
What does the Finnish public really know about irregular migration? Our latest country report reveals a significant knowledge gap, showing that views are often shaped by politics and media discourse rather than facts.
Key findings show a link between media narratives and public overestimation of migrant numbers, a preference for Ukrainian and Filipino workers over those from Uzbekistan, and the crucial role of Polish language fluency in perceived integration.
This new I-CLAIM publication explores how people in the Netherlands understand and feel about irregular migration.
Based on field research in Campania (2024), this blog post shows how irregularity extends beyond bureaucracy, shaping migrant women’s work and lives through intertwined forms of vulnerability.
Discover the insights from our latest UK report on public perceptions of irregular migration.
On January 5th, Radu-Mihai Tanasă presents Home. Delivered.
An exploration of migrant identity, labour, and belonging, told through a deceptively simple premise: a masked delivery worker transporting a large stone across Utrecht.
Our newest paper examines the factors contributing to irregular conditions for migrants at the intersection of migration, employment, and welfare systems in the Netherlands.