Migration and Integration

Advocating EU Fundamental Rights and a Joint Progressive and Humane European Asylum and Migration Policy

Despite declining numbers of asylum applications in the European Union, many people are still dying in the Mediterranean, in the Atlantic and at the external borders of the Community. The reception conditions for those seeking asylum are often inhumane, and racism and xenophobia against migrants continue to rise within the continent. The European Union has thus far failed to make significant headway towards a progressive, joint European asylum system in response to this crisis. Europe must be assertive in enforcing the values of solidarity, equality, and fundamental rights in terms of migration both within its territory and at its external borders.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s EU Office uses its expertise to bring greater objectivity to the debate on migration and supports the EU in crafting and implementing a progressive, and humane asylum and migration policy based on solidarity. To this end, we inform, advise, and link up European decision-makers and civil society and, through our worldwide network, introduce relevant perspectives from the Global South into the political discourse on migration.

Related News, Events and Publications

18.09.2025 | Migration and Integration, Publication, News
Repatriation of 232 Ethiopians across the Mereb Bridge: People with luggage waiting between busses and a blue UN sign.

Security concerns and crisis narratives dominate the AU-EU migration relations, often sidelining African stakeholders. A new series of policy briefs…


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Thursday, 25.09.2025 - Online | Migration and Integration, News, Event
Shadows of a diverse group of people (women, men, children) with backpacks and luggage walking against a blue sky.

Ahead of the EU-AU Summit, experts from Africa and Europe gather to examine fair, cooperative approaches to migration policy. Join the discussion…


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01.09.2025 | Migration and Integration, Publication, News
A fenced facility at the external European border.

EU border zones regularly see grave human rights violations. The new EU Independent Fundamental Rights Monitoring Mechanism could help. Find out more…


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Tuesday, 24.06.2025 - Online & Palais des Nations, Geneva (Room XXIV) | Migration and Integration, Event

Join this panel discussion with Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of Migrants, Gehad Madi, at the 59th Human Rights Council Session on 25 June.


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13.02.2025 | Democracy, Gender Equality and Human Rights, Migration and Integration, Social, Economic and Financial Affairs, Trade and Development, Foreign, Security and Defence Policy, News

On 2 March 2025, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung will celebrate its 100th birthday. Find out more about our roots, conviction and programmes!


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Monday, 11.11.2024 - Press Club, Brussels | Migration and Integration, News, Event

On 12 November, we’ll host a panel discussion with legal experts, policymakers and CSO to explore the key aspects of the New Pact and ways to ensure…


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15.09.2024 | Migration and Integration, News

The allocation of obligations regarding asylum seekers frequently sparks heated debates among the EU Member States. Can a new solidarity mechanism…


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Monday, 09.09.2024 - FEPS, Avenue des Arts 46, Brussels | Migration and Integration, News, Event

Join us on 10 September when the Progressive Migration Group is presenting its most important findings in Brussels.


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25.08.2024 | Migration and Integration, Publication, News

In our New Pact Series, we analyse the reforms introduced by the New Pact on Migration and Asylum.


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25.08.2024 | Migration and Integration, Publication, News

The Progressive Migration Group, an expert panel of African and European migration specialists, formulates innovative recommendations and…


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+32 22 34 62 90
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Tobias Beylat

Policy Officer for Migration & Integration 
Tobias.Beylat(at)fes.de
+32 (0) 470 47 35 60