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EMN Studies and Policy Briefs

Studies examine in detail the selected topics in the area of migration and asylum. For the Slovak Republic they are available in a form of a questionnaire or they are developed into a compact text. The studies are elaborated based on a previously agreed and approved specification that is the same for all EU Member States and Norway.

Trafficking in human beings – the international dimension (2025)

The European Migration Network (EMN) has published a new study examining how EMN Member and Observer Countries are addressing the international aspects of trafficking in human beings. The study provides an overview of policies and measures that were in place between 2021 and 2023 and aligned with the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021-2025. It covers prevention, law enforcement, victim support, and international partnerships and highlights key challenges, good practices, and ongoing discussions to reinforce future policies.

Illegal Employment of Third-Country Nationals: 2017-2022 Situation Analysis (2025)

The study provides an in-depth analysis of illegal employment among third-country nationals (TCNs) in EMN Member Countries from 2017 to 2022. The report explores the key legislative and policy frameworks, challenges, and measures taken to address this issue. It also details the various ways in which TCNs engage in illegal employment and the challenges faced by both foreign workers and authorities.

Organisation of Migration and Asylum Policies - Overview (2025)

The Overview describes how main migration and asylum policies related to third-country nationals are organised in the Slovak Republic from the institutional perspective as well as from the perspective of their mutual relations. It is based on the information valid as of January 2025. Overviews are available also for other EU Member States and for EMN observing countries (Norway, Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Montenegro, Armenia, Serbia, and North Macedonia).

Children in Migration 2021-2022: an Overview (2024)

The report offers an overview of the progress made by EU Member States, Norway, Georgia, and the Republic of Moldova from 2021 to 2022 in implementing the recommendations laid down in the 2017 European Commission Communication on the protection of children in migration. The report is divided into eight chapters: identification and registration, providing adequate reception facilities, alternative (non-institutional) care, guardianship, access to education (including early childhood education and care), procedural safeguards (including access to legal aid), detention for the purpose of return of unaccompanied minors and families with children, transition to adulthood.

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The Application of the Temporary Protection Directive: Challenges and Good Practices in 2023 (2024)

The study provides an overview of the main challenges as well as examples of good practice and measures used to safeguard the rights of temporary protection holders under the Temporary Protection Directive. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding and address the diverse life situations of people granted temporary protection. The study primarily covers the period from January to July 2023.

Organisation of Migration and Asylum Policies - Overview (2024)

The Overview describes how main migration and asylum policies related to third-country nationals are organised in the Slovak Republic from the institutional perspective as well as from the perspective of their mutual relations. It is based on the information valid as of January 2024 and includes changes due to war in Ukraine. Overviews are available also for other EU Member States and for EMN observing countries (Norway, Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Montenegro, Armenia, and Serbia).

Integration of applicants for international protection in the labour market (2023)

This study examines the labour market access of applicants for international protection between 2017 to 2022. This involves an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of legislation, policies and practices in EMN Member Countries on integration of applicants for international protection into the labour market, including the involvement of the key actors in that implementa­tion. It also illustrates challenges and offers a wide range of good practices.

Organisation of Migration and Asylum Policies - Overview (2023)

The Overview describes how main migration and asylum policies related to third-country nationals are organised in the Slovak Republic from the institutional perspective as well as from the perspective of their mutual relations. It is based on the information valid as of March 2023 and includes changes caused by war in Ukraine. Overviews are available also for other EU Member States and for EMN observing countries (Norway, Georgia, The Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Montenegro, Armenia, and Serbia).

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