{"id":16078,"date":"2026-04-22T12:56:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/?p=16078"},"modified":"2026-04-30T06:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:49:43","slug":"mpg-in-the-media-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/mpg-in-the-media-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2026 &#8211; MPG in the Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MPG-in-the-media-1-320x180.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparliamentmagazine.eu\/news\/article\/the-eus-return-hubs-raise-fears-of-longterm-risks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>8 April | The Parliament Magazine | What are the long-term risks of the EU&#8217;s return hubs?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>EU plans for migrant \u201creturn hubs\u201d risk leaving people stranded in unstable regions, exposing them to abuse and empowering third countries to leverage migration politically. Experts warn externalisation may undermine rights, fuel instability, and distract from integration. MPG&#8217;s Ba\u015fak Yav\u00e7an is cited as highlighting these long-term risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/9286\/\">8 April | Europe Says |The EU\u2019s migrant return hubs raise fears of long-term risks\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EU plans for migrant return hubs risk enabling political leverage by partner countries, fuelling instability and exposing migrants to abuse. Experts warn externalisation may weaken rights and overlook integration. Ba\u015fak Yav\u00e7an from MPG\u00a0is cited in <em>The Parliament Magazine<\/em> article cautioning against reliance on third countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courthousenews.com\/left-on-the-streets-asylum-seekers-win-victory-against-degrading-treatment-by-belgium\/\">9 April | Courthouse News Service|\u00a0 | Left on the streets, asylum-seekers win victory against &#8216;degrading&#8217; treatment by Belgium<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After months homeless despite court orders, asylum-seekers won a European Court of Human Rights ruling that Belgium violated their rights by denying shelter. MPG&#8217;s Ba\u015fak Yav\u00e7an said it reveals a gap between EU asylum promises and reality, warning restrictive policies risk worsening protection failures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/10274\/\">9 April | Europe Says | EU reported to be considering 12 possible countries to site migrant \u2018return hubs\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The EU is reportedly considering 12 countries for offshore \u201creturn hubs\u201d as part of its new migration policy, though talks remain early and controversial. Critics warn of legal, ethical and security risks, especially in unstable regions. MPG&#8217;s Ba\u015fak Yav\u00e7an cautioned that relying on third countries is risky, noting they will cooperate only \u201cas long as the benefits\u2026 exceed the cost.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tvr.ro\/reportaj-analiza\/de-ce-ii-discrimineaza-romanii-pe-muncitorii-straini-mergi-in-ara-ta_54583.html\">15 April | TVR | De ce nu \u00eei tolereaz\u0103 rom\u00e2nii pe muncitorii str\u0103ini. Cercet\u0103torul Anatolie Co\u0219ciug: Nu mai e doar discurs, au loc violen\u021be fizice (Why Romanians don&#8217;t tolerate foreign workers. Researcher Anatolie Co\u0219ciug: It&#8217;s not just discourse anymore, physical violence is taking place)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Article examines rising anti-immigrant hostility in Romania, including physical violence against foreign workers, poor labour conditions, weak institutional support, and data gaps. Researcher Anatolie Co\u0219ciug links intolerance to labour competition and political discourse. Migration Integration Policy Index shows Romania scores low, reflecting limited integration and \u201cequality on paper\u201d. Incidents reveal worsening social tensions nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.sk\/sk\/aktuality\/98521-ifp-cudzinci-tahaju-trh-prace-slovensko-vsak-zlyhava-v-integracii-2026-04-18\"><strong>18 April | Engineering | IFP: Cudzinci \u0165ahaj\u00fa trh pr\u00e1ce, Slovensko v\u0161ak zlyh\u00e1va v integr\u00e1cii (IFP: Foreigners are driving the labor market, but Slovakia is failing in integration)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are reshaping Slovakia\u2019s labour market, now nearly 6 percent of the workforce and vital for growth. However, integration policies remain weak, limiting long-term benefits. According to the Migrant Integration Policy Index, Slovakia ranks among the EU\u2019s lowest, highlighting gaps in education, labour access and participation for migrants today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sme.sk\/index\/c\/cudzinci-tahaju-trh-prace-slovensko-vsak-zlyhava-v-integracii-tvrdi-institutu-financnej-politiky\">18 April | SME | Cudzinci \u0165ahaj\u00fa trh pr\u00e1ce. Slovensko v\u0161ak zlyh\u00e1va v integr\u00e1cii, tvrd\u00ed In\u0161tit\u00fat finan\u010dnej politiky (Foreigners are driving the labor market. But Slovakia is failing in integration, says the Financial Policy Institute)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly vital to Slovakia\u2019s labour market, reaching record levels and supporting economic growth. However, integration remains weak, risking long-term benefits. According to the Migrant Integration Policy Index, Slovakia ranks among the EU\u2019s lowest, with major gaps in labour access, education and migrant participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esrsi.stvr.sk\/clanky\/tema-del-dia\/441771\/aumenta-el-numero-de-trabajadores-extranjeros-en-eslovaquia-pero-la-integracion-sigue-siendo-debil\">20 April | STVR | Aumenta el n\u00famero de trabajadores extranjeros en Eslovaquia, pero la integraci\u00f3n sigue siendo d\u00e9bil (The number of foreign workers in Slovakia is increasing, but integration remains<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly vital to Slovakia\u2019s labour market, now nearly 6% of the workforce and boosting growth amid shortages and ageing. Most come from non-EU countries. However, integration remains weak, as highlighted by MIPEX, with persistent gaps in access to employment, education, services, and participation despite recent reforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inbusinessnews.reporter.com.cy\/article\/461588\/dexiotites-metanaston-kai-mia-chameni-efkairia-anaptyxis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27 April | InBusinessNews | <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inbusinessnews.reporter.com.cy\/article\/461588\/dexiotites-metanaston-kai-mia-chameni-efkairia-anaptyxis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0394\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ce\u03bd \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9&#8230; \u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c7\u03b1\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03b7 \u03b5\u03c5\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9\u03c1\u03af\u03b1 \u03b1\u03bd\u03ac\u03c0\u03c4\u03c5\u03be\u03b7\u03c2 ( Immigrant skills and&#8230; a missed development opportunity)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The article highlights migrant skills as an underused driver of growth and integration. Experts call for improved data collection, stronger coordination between migration, education, and employment policies, and better recognition of qualifications. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">MPG<\/span><\/span> contributed via MIPEX data, showing Cyprus\u2019 stagnant integration score and barriers to employment, underlining gaps in labour access, citizenship, and participation despite some policy progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.24hod.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov-cl824999.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | 24Hod | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly vital to Slovakia\u2019s labour market, helping offset shortages and supporting key industries. However, integration policies lag behind. According to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">MIPEX<\/span><\/span>, Slovakia ranks among the EU\u2019s weakest performers, especially in labour market access, education, and political participation. Bureaucracy, long recruitment processes, and language barriers further complicate hiring. Experts stress better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant employment shifts from a short-term fix to a long-term necessity for economic stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parlamentnelisty.sk\/spravy\/657344\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Parlamentne Listy | 27 April | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are playing a growing role in Slovakia\u2019s labour market, easing shortages and sustaining key sectors, yet integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the EU\u2019s lowest, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Despite rising numbers, employers face bureaucracy, delays, and language barriers in recruitment. Experts highlight the need for better planning and integration measures, as migrant workers become essential to long-term economic stability rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.i-lifestyle.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>I-lifestyle | 27 April | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sita.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | SITA | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbox.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | PremiumBox | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maxivyber.sk\/ekonomika\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | MaxiVyber | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topspravy.eu\/blog\/ekonomika\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Topspr\u00e1vy | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spravy.izaz.eu\/post-75175-na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov.html#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | iZaZ &#8211; internetov\u00e9 spr\u00e1vy Zas a Znova | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inforaj.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Inforaj | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/euronovinky.eu\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/?utm_source=self&amp;utm_medium=podtext&amp;utm_campaign=podtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Euro Novynky | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ekonomickydennik.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/?utm_source=self&amp;utm_medium=podtext&amp;utm_campaign=podtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Ekonomicky Dennik | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fotonovinky.sk\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Photo news | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agenturnespravy.bratislavaden.sk\/aktualne\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | BratislavaDen.sk | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/presovsky-vecernik.sk\/ekonomika\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Pre\u0161ovsk\u00fd ve\u010dern\u00edk | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newsy.sk\/2026\/04\/27\/na-pracovnom-trhu-pribuda-cudzincov-ich-integracia-vsak-zaostava-a-uskalia-ma-aj-nabor-pracovnikov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | Newsy.sk | Na pracovnom trhu prib\u00fada cudzincov, ich integr\u00e1cia v\u0161ak zaost\u00e1va a \u00faskalia m\u00e1 aj n\u00e1bor pracovn\u00edkov (The number of foreigners on the labor market is increasing, but their integration is lagging behind and there are also pitfalls in recruiting workers)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foreign workers are increasingly important in Slovakia, filling labour shortages and supporting economic stability. However, integration policies remain weak. According to MIPEX, Slovakia ranks among the lowest in the EU, particularly in labour market access, education, and political participation. Employers face barriers such as bureaucracy, long recruitment timelines, and language challenges. Experts stress the need for better planning and stronger integration support, as migrant workers become a long-term structural part of the workforce rather than a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetraveler.org\/cultural-integration-in-portugal-what-expats-should-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>27 April | The Traveler | Cultural Integration in Portugal: What Expats Should Expect. Analytical overview of how foreign residents integrate into Portuguese society, including language, social norms, workplace culture, and regional differences.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Portugal combines strong integration policies with more complex social realities for expats. Ranked among the top EU countries in MIPEX, it offers favourable legal frameworks, including equal rights and access to education. However, deeper integration depends on language skills, social engagement, and cultural adaptation. While English is widely spoken, Portuguese proficiency is key to inclusion. Social networks can be closed, and workplace norms emphasise hierarchy and relationships, meaning integration is gradual and shaped by individual effort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newrepublic.com\/article\/208944\/polish-ukrainian-honeymoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28 April | The New Republic | The Polish-Ukrainian Honeymoon Is Over<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The article traces Poland\u2019s shift from overwhelming solidarity with Ukrainian refugees in 2022 to rising hostility by 2025\u20132026, driven by social fatigue, political rhetoric, economic pressures, historical tensions, and disinformation. Refugees face discrimination, insecurity, and declining rights despite contributing economically. The MIPEX is cited to show Poland\u2019s weak integration framework, scoring 41\/100 in 2019, highlighting the lack of preparedness for large-scale migration and helping explain why initial goodwill deteriorated without strong, long-term integration policies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetraveler.org\/spain-integration-difficulty-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 April | The Traveler | Spain Integration Difficulty Score<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spain\u2019s integration difficulty is assessed as moderate, shaped by language demands, labour market segmentation, and uneven social inclusion. While access to services and pathways to citizenship are relatively open, outcomes vary by skills, origin, and region. Language proficiency is crucial, and discrimination remains a barrier for some groups. The Migrant Integration Policy Index is cited as placing Spain in the EU\u2019s mid-to-upper range, noting inclusive legal frameworks but gaps in implementation and persistent inequalities affecting everyday integration experiences.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetraveler.org\/italy-integration-difficulty-score-explained-for-expats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>29 April | The Traveler | Italy Integration Difficulty Score Explained for Expats<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Italy\u2019s integration difficulty is described as medium to high, shaped by language barriers, complex bureaucracy, and uneven social inclusion. While legal frameworks support migrant rights and long-term residence, everyday access to services and participation is often slow and fragmented. Integration depends heavily on Italian language skills and navigating local administrative systems. The Migrant Integration Policy Index is cited with a score of about 58\/100, placing Italy slightly above the EU average, but highlighting that strong policies on paper often contrast with more difficult real-life implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migpolgroup.com\/index.php\/subscribe\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Stay posted on MPG&#8217;s latest news, subscribe to our newsletter<\/span><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: Ubuntu;\">About the Migration Policy Group (MPG)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Ubuntu;\">MPG is an independent think-and-do-tank based in Brussels. 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