Spotlight: EU Asylum Reform

Blau-grüner Farbverlauf, darauf in Weiß angedeutet die Sterne der EU-Flagge. Diese sind, ebenfalls in Weiß, umrandet von einem Stacheldraht.

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The future of migration and asylum in Europe

A reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is to be achieved before the end of this European parliamentary term. In view of the renewed increase in the number of people wishing to immigrate to Europe, the debate revolves around isolation and defense. This does not do justice to the manifold aspects of human mobility and bears the risk of taking short-sighted political decisions.

Accompanying the CEAS process, this series of articles opens up German, European and international perspectives on a complex issue.

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A demonstrator holds up a scarf reading 'Refugees welcome'.

The role of national identity in refugee admission

24.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Refugee Policy, Migration policy

Daniel Drewski and Jürgen Gerhards about the differences between countries in terms of their willingness to admit refugees.
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Three construction workers working on steel scaffolding

Power and Profit without Responsibilities

17.04.2025 Migration policy

The business model of subcontracting and its detrimental effects on migrant workers – an interview with Professor Dr. Silvia Borelli.
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Ein Mitarbeiter geht durch einen Gang im Landesamt für Flüchtlingsangelegenheiten. Gelbe Pfeile an den Wänden zeigen in Richtung des Flures.

The safe countries of origin lottery

09.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Refugee Policy

Safe countries of origin are a central, albeit controversial, concept in migration policy in Europe. Changes are now on the horizon.
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Magnus Brunner and Henna Virkkunen stand in the European Parliament building and talk about the EU Commission's proposed Return Directive.

Brunner's missed opportunity

04.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

A reform of the Return Regulation should respect fundamental rights and, not least, be practicable - says Birgit Sippel, Member of the European Parliament for the S&D Group.
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A group of trade unionists hold up banners and signs to spread their message "Organise without fear" during a meeting.

From Law to Action: Human Rights Due Diligence Goes Practical

27.03.2025

Workers’ rights are human rights. A new trade union competence centre aims to strengthen workers’ rights within global supply chains. But what role does the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung play in this effort?
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Sabine Fandrych auf der Bühne der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Im Hintergrund steht der Text "Wir gestalten Soziale Demokratie. Seit 1925."

“Without labour migration, our society will not have a sustainable future!”

27.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, we conducted an interview with the Foundation’s Secretary-General, Dr Sabine Fandrych.
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Demonstrators hold a sign reading "No Racism" during a demonstration against racism.

International Day Against Racism: Racial discrimination against migrants and refugees

20.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

The fight against racial discrimination goes hand in hand with the fight for human rights, says Dr Ibrahima Guissé of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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View of empty chairs in the plenary chamber of the German Bundestag in Berlin.

Diversity in the German parliament still falls short

13.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration

Who has a seat in the Bundestag – and who doesn’t? The German parliament does not accurately represent society. Maja Bisanz and Samuel Brielmaier from "Brand New Bundestag" analyse the causes and present solutions.
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A woman writes "Worship your God" in Arabic, while a group of young volunteers paint a mural with the symbol of peace on a wall on the outskirts of Damascus.

International Women's Day: Not only part of the conversation, but leading the way

06.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy, Gender Weltweit

“Women have been at the forefront of the struggle […] and turned into leaders.”, says Sana Mustafa. Why Syrian women are critical for the future of the country.
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Five Suggestions for Africa Policy after the German Federal Elections

04.03.2025 Publikation, News

The new German government will have to play a leading role on Africa policy within the European Union. Henrik Maihack, Head of the Africa Department at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), puts forward five suggestions for the new German government’s...
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Migration gestalten – gerecht und global!

Zehn Botschaften für einen Perspektivwechsel auf Migration und Mobilität. more