The necessary policy frameworks are adopted, such as the European Agenda on Migration, the Global Approach on Migration and Mobility, the Valletta Declaration and Action Plan. The delivery frameworks exist - the Rabat and Khartoum Processes, the EUROMED Migration, among others. The instruments are in place with the EU Emergency Trust Fund and the European External Investment Plan contributing to tackling the root causes of migration. It is imperative to overcome our current crisis mode and the dichotomy of more or less migration and think in terms of better migration. Voir l'article...

An increasing number of countries now require adult migrants to demonstrate proficiency in the language of the host country before granting entry, residence or work permits or citizenship. Language training is often available although the conditions vary. The level of proficiency required is usually based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and a language test may be obligatory. The approach to testing varies and there is a considerable difference in the levels of proficiency required – ranging from A1 to B1 or even B2 (oral) of the CEFR. More...

L’intégration des migrants adultes et l'impact que peut avoir, sur l'intégration, l'acquisition de compétences dans la/les langue(s) du pays d’accueil sont objet de débats et suscitent des initiatives politiques dans un nombre croissant d’Etats membres du Conseil de l’Europe, comme l'attestent les enquêtes menées à ce jour par le Conseil de l'Europe. More...

By Sharon Akaka. Theresa May should not penalise children who are determined to study hard and do well for something that is outside their control. More...