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- Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
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Portfolio overview
Migration and demography affect several aspects of society. These include the economy, competitiveness, productivity, employment, the green and digital transformation, the sustainability of fiscal and health systems, and territorial cohesion.
This portfolio uses a multidisciplinary approach to anticipate demographic and migration trends, and analyse their potential impact on various policy areas. Building on data and analysis, this will help to support the design, implementation and monitoring of important EU policies in this field, including the Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Objectives
Analyse the impact of demographic trendsAnalyse global and regional demographic trends and their implications for the labour force, healthcare, competitiveness, regional development and intergenerational fairness.
This work will feed into the Atlas of Demography+, a flagship deliverable of the portfolio which plays a key role in the European Commission’s Demography Toolbox.
Examine drivers of migrationA flagship project on the drivers of migration will unpack the complexities of migration dynamics, for example in Africa, and analyse how policy impacts them.
Key deliverables in this area include a foresight study on the implications of geopolitics for migration, research on climate displacement and a study on attitudes towards migration in non-EU countries.
Support to the Pact on Migration and AsylumDevelop a migration anticipation and preparedness toolbox, built on our work on situational awareness, early warning and forecasting of migration.
Investigate return practices, migratory pressure on Member States and public perceptions, and support the Commission in implementation of the solidarity and responsibility mechanism.
- Analyse public opinion on migration
Analyse people’s attitudes and perceptions on migration, integration and demographic change and the public discourse and narratives on these issues.
Understand their impact on social cohesion and facilitate communication and framing of policy initiatives linked to migration and demography.
