Study on Practices of Integration of Third-Country Nationals at Local and Regional Level in the European Union
- Document number
- 2985
- Date
- 2013
- Title
- Study on Practices of Integration of Third-Country Nationals at Local and Regional Level in the European Union
- Author/publisher
- Committee of the Regions
- Availability
- View/save PDF version of this document
- Document type(s)
- EU law, Guidelines/Recommendations, Research/Study/Analysis,
- Keywords
- European union, migration, third country nationals, migrants, integration
- Summary
- The purpose of this assignment was to collect and analyse information on projects and policies implemented by Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs) in the EU to promote the integration of third-country migrants. This information is intended to help develop a database of policies and practices with regard to integrating third-country migrants. The wider purpose of the assignment is to support the establishment of a network group of Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs) for Integration in cooperation with the European Commission and interested local and regional authorities and their associations.
Based on a review of existing material, a survey and a number of case studies, this report analyses the main obstacles to the integration of third-country nationals, and then presents examples of good practices in tackling these obstacles at the local and regional levels. It presents a critical comparison of the different practices and makes recommendations on how LRAs can strengthen integration practices. The report also provides conclusions and recommendations with regard to the future of the Strategic Partnership between the Commission and the Committee of the Regions.