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The European Migration Network (EMN), in cooperation with the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), has published a new inform titled “Language and literacy support measures for adult beneficiaries of international protection.” The publication provides a comparative overview of approaches across 24 EMN Member and Observer Countries, covering developments in this area up to January 2025.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the coordinator of the European Migration Network (EMN) in Slovakia, visited the Business Academy in Levice with educational workshop. First, students learned about the United Nations - how it works and how it addresses global challenges, including migration. They then took part in the interactive EMN Destination Europe activity, which allowed them to experience migration policy decision-making in practice.

The European Migration Network (EMN) has released a new inform “Vocational education and training of applicants and beneficiaries of international protection” analysing how applicants and beneficiaries of international protection (BIP) can access vocational education and training (VET) across 25 EMN Member Countries and Serbia. The publication explores policies, practices and challenges, and highlights examples of measures that support both labour market integration and social inclusion.

The European Migration Network (EMN) has released a new study titled “Family reunification of third-country nationals in the EU: state of play of law and practice.” Family reunification has long been one of the most significant legal pathways to the EU, representing 26% of all first residence permits issued in 2023. It remains essential in safeguarding the right to family life and promoting successful integration of third-country nationals.

At the November meeting of EMN Slovakia, representatives of the Bureau of Border and Foreigners Police of the Police Force Presidium, regional directorates and departments of the Foreigners Police, the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, the Social Insurance Agency, the Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family, and IOM Slovakia discussed the practical implementation of legislation on residence for third-country nationals.