January 2026 – MPG in the Media
Lithuania’s immigration debate should be based on facts and integration readiness, not fear or migrant numbers. Experts highlight fragmented responsibilities and lack of central leadership. Germany’s mistake was treating “temporary” workers as if they would leave, delaying integration and language support. Language should be a pathway to participation, not an immediate barrier. MIPEX 2025 shows Lithuania scores low on inclusion, while well-managed migration can support demographic and labour needs.
Lithuania’s migration debate should focus on integration capacity, not fear or raw numbers. Experts say responsibilities are scattered across institutions, lacking central leadership and stable pathways. Germany’s “temporary worker” assumption shows how political denial delays language and social inclusion. Language is a key to participation, but courses are not always accessible. MIPEX 2025 rates Lithuania low (37/100), especially political participation. IOM stresses rights-based, well-managed, two-way integration.
Poland’s Central Statistical Office launched an interactive “Ukrainians in Poland” dashboard with integration data since 2022, available nationally and locally. Poland extended Ukrainians’ legal stay and access to services until 4 March 2026, linking the 800+ child benefit to parental employment. MIPEX 2025 rates Poland 44/100, showing modest improvement. Surveys show growing public support for state-led integration measures.
ConnACT (Connecting through Adult Community Training) is an Erasmus+ project promoting social cohesion through two-way integration. Led by Malta’s Office of the Prime Minister with partners in Italy, Belgium (Migration Policy Group) and Finland, it supports Malta’s Integration Strategy 2025–2030. The consortium researched best practices via study visits and will produce an Adult Community Training Toolkit, helping local actors deliver tailored programmes and share scalable lessons EU-wide.
Poland introduced new steps to integrate Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war, including an interactive “Ukrainians in Poland” data dashboard with national and local statistics since 2022. Legal stay and access to services were extended until 4 March 2026, while child benefits are now tied to parental employment. Poland’s MIPEX score rose to 44/100. Surveys show conditional but growing public support for state-led integration.
Poland’s Central Statistical Office launched the “Ukrainians in Poland” dashboard, offering interactive national and local data since 2022 on demographics, work, services, healthcare and education. Poland extended Ukrainians’ legal stay and access to support until 4 March 2026, linking the 800+ child benefit to parental employment. MIPEX 2025 rates Poland 44/100. Surveys show conditional but growing support for state-led integration.
11 January 2026 | Q Magazine | Islamisation of Europe
The article argues that Europe’s rising migration from Muslim-majority countries is driving demographic change, economic strain and security concerns, often framed as “Islamisation.” It cites growing foreign-born populations, welfare and housing pressures, and contested links to crime and social tensions. It also references MIPEX 2025, noting political participation is the weakest area (average 37/100) and that restricted rights for non-EU migrants may deepen exclusion and polarisation.
About the Migration Policy Group (MPG)
MPG is an independent think-and-do-tank based in Brussels. MPG’s purpose is rooted in its ability to inspire networks to provide evidence-based projects, research and campaigns in the areas of integration, migration and anti-discrimination.