This blog post examines the evolution of Germany’s politics of return migration after World War II. It shows that migration discourses and policies, driven by changing coalition governments and contexts of economic crisis, have transitioned from accommodating guest workers to advocating for deportations of the ‘foreign Other…
Read MoreWith the study of migration diplomacy gaining increased scholarly and policymaking attention in recent years, the GAPs project aims to further advance the field – particularly through innovative methodological tools. This short piece highlights one such advancement: the integration of Qualitative Comparative Analysis…
Read MoreThe EU’s policy on migration is focused on efforts to effectively return migrants ordered to leave and this policy remains a priority for the Member States’ practices regarding migratory issues. However, the number of migrants returned is much lower than the figures of those ordered to leave…
Read MoreThe devastating earthquakes on February 6, 2023 in Türkiye affected over 15.6 million people across 11 provinces. As part of the humanitarian aid efforts and personally touched by the loss of relatives due to this catastrophe, I visited the affected areas after the earthquake’s immediate aftermath…
Read MoreIn April 2024, the Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued a fine of €175,000 to the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum, due to non-compliance with data projection regulations concerning the…
Read MoreThe issue of consent and voluntariness of return of failed Nigerian asylum seekers from the EU and those in transit countries has remained in contentious debate. Many asylum seekers consent to return due to pressure from and exhaustion from these countries…
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