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5 January 2026 | LRT \/ Lithuania | \u201eKalba n\u0117ra integracijos taisykl\u0117, tai raktas\u201c: ko pasimokyti i\u0161 kit\u0173 \u0161ali\u0173 gali Lietuva (<\/strong>“Language is not the rule of integration, it is the key”: what Lithuania can learn from other countries<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lithuania\u2019s 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\u2019s mistake was treating \u201ctemporary\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

5 January 2026 | LRT | Lithuania |\u201d\u0418\u043d\u0442\u0435\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u2014 \u043d\u0435 \u0442\u043e\u043b\u044c\u043a\u043e \u044f\u0437\u044b\u043a\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0435 \u043a\u0443\u0440\u0441\u044b\u201d: \u0447\u0442\u043e \u043d\u0435 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u0430\u0435\u0442 \u0432 \u043c\u0438\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u043e\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u043f\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0442\u0438\u043a\u0435 \u041b\u0438\u0442\u0432\u044b (\u201c<\/strong>Integration \u2014 not only language courses\u201d: what does not work in the migration policy of Lithuania<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lithuania\u2019s 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\u2019s \u201ctemporary worker\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

6 January 2026 | European Commission | <\/strong>Poland sees improved MIPEX score and amends act on assistance to people displaced from Ukraine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Poland\u2019s Central Statistical Office launched an interactive \u201cUkrainians in Poland\u201d dashboard with integration data since 2022, available nationally and locally. Poland extended Ukrainians\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

6 January 2026 | Europe Says | How ConnACT Is Helping Build Stronger, More Inclusive Communities In Malta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

ConnACT (Connecting through Adult Community Training) is an Erasmus+ project promoting social cohesion through two-way integration. Led by Malta\u2019s Office of the Prime Minister with partners in Italy, Belgium (Migration Policy Group) and Finland, it supports Malta\u2019s Integration Strategy 2025\u20132030. 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.<\/p>\n

7 January 2026 | The Brussels Times | <\/strong>Poland boosts integration of Ukrainian refugees displaced by Russia’s war<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Poland introduced new steps to integrate Ukrainians fleeing Russia\u2019s war, including an interactive \u201cUkrainians in Poland\u201d 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\u2019s MIPEX score rose to 44\/100. Surveys show conditional but growing public support for state-led integration.<\/p>\n

9 January 2026 | EU Reporter | Poland develops new national integration centre network and amends act on assistance to people displaced from Ukraine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Poland\u2019s Central Statistical Office launched the \u201cUkrainians in Poland\u201d dashboard, offering interactive national and local data since 2022 on demographics, work, services, healthcare and education. Poland extended Ukrainians\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

11 January 2026 | Q Magazine | Islamisation of Europe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The article argues that Europe\u2019s rising migration from Muslim-majority countries is driving demographic change, economic strain and security concerns, often framed as \u201cIslamisation.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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24 January 2026 | Svenska Dagbladed | Statistics challenge the idea of \u200b\u200bfailed Swedish integration) – subscription article \/ MIPEX reference\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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29 January 2026 | Svenska Dagbladed | Narcissism som sj\u00e4lens allergi (Narcissism as an allergy of the soul) – subscription article \/ MIPEX reference<\/a><\/p>\n

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