Author name: Agnė Greimaitė

With wars, conflicts, disease outbreaks and climate change disasters, human mobility has increased dramatically, and migration and integration have become key issues. Europe’s strategic location and higher standard of living make it an attractive continent for migration. The northern countries are at the top of the list for those seeking new opportunities or fleeing danger …

Challenges and good practices in migrant integration in Finland Read More »

One of the fundamental provisions guaranteeing the protection of families is the right to family life, a universal value that the State must protect and promote. Some migrants and asylum seekers, fleeing or voluntarily leaving their home countries, are separated from their families, not knowing when they will see them. The Directive on the right …

Bridging the gap: migrants’ right to family reunification in Europe Read More »

Migration in Europe is a pressing problem, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The war in Ukraine has highlighted the problem and forced European Union countries such as Finland and Lithuania to take swift action. Finland, with its progressive policies and long-standing focus on the effective integration of migrants and refugees, has often …

A migration dilemma for Finland and Lithuania: is it possible to balance national security and humanism? Read More »