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On 12-13 January, the European Commission held the launch event for its Expert Group Network for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in Brussels. The EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, opened the event with a keynote speech and officially launched the expert group. 

Italy's Ministry of Labour and Social Policies published a report revealing that 18,625 unaccompanied minors from outside Europe were registered in 2024. Other reports cover the overall landscape of migrant integration in the country, from reception to schooling and labour market integration.

Portugal’s revised Foreigners’ Law introduces several changes to migration rules, such as family reunification and job-seeker visas, as several official reports, including AIMA's annual report, reveal data on the country's foreign population and highlight aspects relevant to integration. 

French local authorities are requesting greater labour participation among legally residing foreigners and a new law proposal aims to make the renewal of multi-year residence permits automatic in France, as a barometer survey finds that discrimination remains the most common barrier to employment.

11 projects have been selected to receive AMIF funding in Luxembourg and have since begun their activities. At the same time, three new national action plans to promote an inclusive society have been adopted and a new toolbox to help municipalities tackle racism was developed.

Finland introduced a new unemployment rule for third-country national holders of work-based residence permits, as well as a comprehensive reform which restricts access to non-urgent medical services. Meanwhile, new reports show the country's migration and labour market ecosystem.

Slovakia is expanding the capacity of its Foreign Police to improve residency administration and better support migrant integration, while a series of recently published studies focus on integration policies, access to social services and barriers encountered by African migrants.

In Poland, procedures for legalisation of stay will be fully digitalised in 2026. A significant increase in fees for documents authorising the employment of foreigners has entered into effect, and measures to support Ukrainians displaced by the war in Ukraine will be phased out as of March 2026.

The UNHCR published new guidelines outlining the legal pathways available to refugees from Ukraine in Hungary and the practical factors affecting their transition from Temporary Protection to longer-term residence. The guidance draws on discussions held at the Refugee Coordination Forum in May 2025.