EU migration and free movement policyprimary
3 projects
All three projects (REMINDER, CROSS-MIGRATION, SPRING) center on migration policy, mobility, and integration within the EU context.
Organization
FONDATION MIGRATION POLICY INSTITUTE EUROPE
Brussels-based migration policy think tank analyzing EU free movement, integration practices, and their socioeconomic impacts across member states.
Research institutesocietyBENo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
3
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€605K
Unique partners
32
What they do
Their core work
MPI Europe is a Brussels-based think tank specializing in migration and integration policy research across the European Union. They analyze intra-EU mobility patterns, labor market impacts, and public discourse around migration to inform EU-level policy reforms. Their work bridges empirical research with practical policy recommendations, focusing on how free movement affects welfare systems, public services, and social cohesion across member states.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Public opinion and media discourse on migrationprimary
1 project
REMINDER specifically examined media narratives, public opinion, and political discourse around intra-EU mobility.
Labor market and fiscal impact analysis of migrationsecondary
1 project
REMINDER addressed labour inequalities and fiscal impacts of free movement across EU member states.
Migrant integration practices and policy designemerging
1 project
SPRING (2021-2023) focuses on sustainable integration practices with a participatory approach, signaling a shift toward applied policy work.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Migration impacts and public discourse
Recent focus
Sustainable migrant integration practices
Early H2020 work (2017-2020) concentrated on understanding the effects of EU free movement — analyzing labor impacts, fiscal consequences, welfare access, media framing, and public opinion. Their most recent project (SPRING, 2021-2023) marks a shift from diagnostic research toward actionable integration policy, emphasizing sustainable practices and participatory methods. This evolution suggests a move from "what are the impacts of migration?" toward "how do we make integration work in practice?"
MPI Europe is moving from analytical research on migration impacts toward applied, participatory integration policy design — making them increasingly relevant for action-oriented EU projects.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European16 countries collaborated
MPI Europe participates exclusively as a partner, never as coordinator, suggesting they contribute deep policy expertise to larger research consortia led by others. With 32 unique partners across 16 countries in just 3 projects, they operate in broad, multi-country consortia typical of EU-wide comparative migration research. This makes them an accessible and experienced consortium partner comfortable working in large, diverse teams.
Despite only three projects, MPI Europe has built a wide network of 32 partners spanning 16 countries, reflecting the pan-European nature of migration research. Their Brussels base positions them at the heart of EU policy-making circles.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
MPI Europe sits at the intersection of rigorous migration research and EU policy influence, operating from Brussels with direct proximity to EU institutions. Unlike academic research groups, they are a dedicated policy institute — their output is designed to be immediately actionable for policymakers. For consortium builders, they bring credibility in the migration space plus a ready network across 16 European countries.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- SPRINGTheir largest-funded project (EUR 265,600) and most recent, marking a strategic shift toward participatory integration practices.
- REMINDERComprehensive scope covering labor, fiscal, institutional, media, and public opinion dimensions of EU free movement — their broadest thematic project.
Cross-sector capabilities
Labour market and employment policyPublic services and welfare systemsMedia and communication studiesUrban and regional governance
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