Spotlight: Migration – a progressive formula

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Progressive migration and integration policy in a period of global crises

Policymakers have achieved a lot in recent years in their efforts to lay the basis for a modern immigration policy: a modernised citizenship law, new regulations for skilled worker migration and comprehensive migration partnership agreements.

In response to demographic change it is imperative that Germany establishes itself as an attractive destination country in the international competition for skilled workers and takes full advantage of migration’s potential to bolster its living standards. It needs a comprehensive approach, including international partnerships, visa regulations and solutions to labour and social issues, as well as the establishment of a viable immigration society in Germany.

Within the framework of our focus series »Migration – a progressive formula« we shall be highlighting sustainable strategies and showcasing promising approaches, but also surveying the landscape to determine what is missing, in order to make migration policy fit for purpose. We shall shine a light on a variety of perspectives, from local to international, and link them together.

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One step forwards, two steps back? Gender justice in German foreign policy

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In a new publication, Barbara Mittelhammer looks at gender justice in German foreign policy after the abandonment of the feminist guidelines.
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The Price of Mobility

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In September 2024 the bilateral migration agreement between Kenya and Germany was signed. A year later, it has become clear that the agreement reflects not only hope but also deep structural contradictions that define the global labour economy.
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Review: FES Human Rights Awards 2025

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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Human Rights Award 2025 has been awarded to International Detention Coalition (IDC) in recognition of its relentless work to promote the human rights of all individuals affected by immigration detention.
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How to Implement Human Rights Monitoring

09.10.2025

EU border zones regularly see grave human rights violations. The new EU Independent Fundamental Rights Monitoring Mechanism could help.
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Mythbusting immigration detention

01.10.2025

This year's Human Rights Award goes to International Detention Coalition. It’s time to break down common myths around immigration detention and alternatives.
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Public Acceptance Is Not Optional

25.09.2025 Presseeinladung

In Libya and Tunisia, foreign aid organisations are facing growing scepticism and government surveillance. How do they deal with this?
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Destination Germany

18.09.2025 Presseeinladung

The foundation of fair labour migration that fosters development lies in recognising the perspectives of the countries of origin.
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Women perform a dance at the inauguration of the Vietnamese Buddhist temple Loc Uyen in Lichtenhagen.

Between hope and exploitation

16.09.2025

This year marks 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam, a partnership in which migration plays an instrumental role.
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Labour in the G20 – welcomed but offered little

04.09.2025

The South African G20 presidency is setting the right agenda—but it lacks the resources to meet the demands of the Labor 20 summit.
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Why integration work needs more than temporary programmes

04.09.2025 Audio

Ten years of refugee migration to Germany: The example of Osnabrück clearly shows which structures are effective – and where local authorities still have work to do. An interview with Ralf Sabelhaus from the Equal Opportunities Department of the City...
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