Migration & Asylum
Migration and human mobility are crucial for driving economic, cultural, and social transformation. At Radar Europe, we recognise the multifaceted nature of migration and our work spans the entire spectrum of migration issues. From asylum to migration management, from labour migration to the emerging environmental displacement challenges, we ensure that diverse needs are met with a human rights-based approach.
Regular Migration and Migration Management
Effective migration management is essential for ensuring safe, orderly and regular migration. As a complex phenomenon touching every society, migration management requires addressing economic, cultural, and security considerations. The EU approach to migration includes balancing labour market needs, demographic challenges and international commitments with strong governance frameworks. Regular migration pathways - such as work visas, study permits and family reunification—are crucial in reducing irregular migration and the risks associated with it. They support economic growth and foster social cohesion.
Migration policies must be flexible, forward-looking and responsive to the evolving labour market demands. The EU is working to enhance regular migration channels through talent partnerships, streamlined visa processes and improved recognition of skills and qualifications. At the same time, cooperation with countries of origin and transit remains a key element of migration governance, ensuring mutual benefits for migrants and their communities of origin and host countries.
At Radar Europe, we believe that well-managed migration is a powerful driver of innovation, resilience, and social development. We bring forth expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based migration programmes that harmonise economic, social, and security dimensions.
We provide policy analysis and advisory services to help governments and organisations develop effective migration frameworks. Our capacity-building experts equip policymakers, local authorities, frontline workers and migrant associations with the skills needed for effective migration governance. Through stakeholder engagement and international cooperation, we facilitate dialogue between EU institutions, member states, and partner countries. We also work to strengthen migrant associations and ensure their voices are included in policy discussions for participatory governance and social inclusion. We conduct qualitative and quantitative research to assess migration programmes, ensuring that they are efficient, inclusive and aligned with human rights standards. Contact us to collaborate on advancing regular migration, strengthening economic resilience, and fostering social inclusion.
Irregular Migration and Return
Irregular migration is a key challenge for the European Union and the international community. Solving irregular migration requires a balance between humanitarian responsibilities, border management and sustainable return policies. Irregular migration pathways in the EU continue to put pressure on asylum systems, reception capacities, and public services. For migrants, the migration journey can be extremely dangerous, frequently exposing them to life-threatening risks and violence by smuggler networks.
Effective return and reintegration policies and practices rooted in dignity, human rights, and cooperation with partner countries are essential to ensuring a sustainable migration framework. The EU prioritises voluntary return and reintegration, capacity-building in origin and transit countries and cooperation with third countries, all while addressing the root causes of irregular migration.
At Radar Europe, we provide strategic expertise to EU institutions, international organisations, national and local authorities and other migration stakeholders. Our approach is built on:
Data analysis and research to assess migration trends and inform decision-making.
Programme design and evaluation, ensuring social and cultural aspects are considered to achieve more effective and sustainable results.
Stakeholder engagement and dialogue.
Awareness raising about safe migration opportunities and community engagement with migrants and returnees.
Capacity-building and training for migration stakeholders involved in migration management.
By combining research and analysis with on-the-ground insights, Radar Europe’s expert team supports migration policymakers, practitioners, researchers, international organisations and the civil society in designing and implementing evidence-based solutions that enhance protection, improve return and reintegration processes, and foster international cooperation.
EU External Borders
The European Schengen Area is the world’s largest free travel zone encompassing over 4 million square kilometers, 29 countries, and nearly 420 million people. EU external borders regulate the movement of people and goods, ensure security against external threats and manage migration flows. External border management is a key component of the EU’s joint migration governance framework that must strike a balance between European security and international protection of migrants.
Key challenges at the intersection of migration, asylum and border management are:
Irregular migration and asylum-seeking: the EU external borders are primary entry points for migrants and asylum seekers fleeing conflict, economic hardship, or persecution. The Mediterranean and Balkan routes have seen significant migrant flows and humanitarian crises.
Security and counter-terrorism: the need to prevent terrorism and organised crime has led to increased attention on border security measures.
Cooperation with third countries: the EU cooperates closely with non-EU countries to prevent irregular migration and ensure a dignified reintegration for those who return to the country of origin.
Joint technology and logistics management: ensuring the efficient functioning and operational effectiveness of unified border control agencies like Frontex benefits the whole EU but requires substantial collaboration and joint effort.
RadarEurope provides innovative and pragmatic solutions to address these challenges. Our expertise enables us to support policymakers, institutions, and civil society in shaping a more effective, sustainable and human approach to migration and border management.
Our team of experts brings extensive experience to migration and border management and policy advisory. We offer tailored solutions to help clients navigate the complexities of external border management. Our services include:
Strategic advisory: providing evidence-based recommendations to support effective and rights-based border management.
Capacity building & training: developing and delivering tailored training programmes.
Research & data analysis: conducting in-depth studies on migration trends, security risks and policy impacts to inform decision-making.
Human rights & protection frameworks: ensuring compliance with international human rights standards in border management policies and practices.
Asylum and Refugee Protection
International cooperation is imperative for effective asylum and refugee protection. With challenges such as forced displacement, mixed migration flows, political instability and fragmented legal frameworks, finding workable solutions for human security is more important than ever.
The UNHCR’s Global Compact on Refugees emphasises refugees' self-reliance, support to host countries, and durable solutions from resettlement to voluntary return in safe and dignified condition. Through the Pact on Migration and Asylum, the EU has committed to creating more protective and effective asylum systems.
Radar Europe partners with governments, international organisations and research institutions to develop resilient asylum systems and strengthen international protection in compliance with international standards. With a diverse team of experts, we offer a comprehensive suite of services from policy analysis and research to capacity building and strategic advisory for building robust refugee protection standards. Through evidence-based solutions, we help shape effective, rights-based approaches that promote sustainable asylum governance.
Partner with Radar Europe to create impactful, long-term solutions for asylum protection and migration management.
