Why Pope Leo’s Visit to Lampedusa Matters
An article by Sara Silvestri, City St George’s, University of London As the US celebrated its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV decided instead to visit the Sicilian island of Lampedusa…..
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Europe’s New Migration System Starts in June 2026—But Are the States Ready?
The European Commission’s latest report says the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is close to full application on 12 June 2026, after a two-year transition. It presents the Pact….
Modern Slavery in the Digital Age: Exploitation of the Gig Workers
In April, the world of platform-based work entered a crisis phase: four French delivery associations – including Maison des Livreurs and CIEL – filed an unprecedented criminal complaint with the….
Indian and Bangladeshi Migrants in Europe: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Migration from India and Bangladesh has become a structurally important—albeit uneven—part of Europe’s labor market. While Indian migrants are frequently linked with high-skilled industries such as IT and healthcare, Bangladeshi….
Italy’s Urgent Need for Working Migration
Giorgia Meloni’s government has allowed nearly half a million migrants to come legally to Italy due to the country’s demographic crisis while remaining a hard-liner on illegal migration. Labor Shortages….