GEMM: Growth, equal opportunities, migration and markets

Inclusion

Funding

Horizon Europe

Geographic focus

Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

Dates

1 September 2015 –

31 December 2018

About

An assessment of labour market inequalities affecting migrants and minorities in Europe. 

Key Findings

  • Human Capital: Muslim migrants in Europe often face devaluation of their qualifications and further training.
  • Undercutting Majority Members: No evidence supports the fear that migrants undercut majority members’ job opportunities in Europe or the UK. In fact, regions with more migrants see higher employment levels for majority members.
  • Job Quality: In the UK, migrant-heavy occupations do not lower job quality for white Britons. However, second-generation Black Caribbean and Black African men may face job competition challenges.
  • Ethnic Niches: In Europe, areas with more minorities do not negatively impact the majority’s employment, but minorities and migrants might struggle without useful majority contacts for securing good jobs.
  • Naturalization: Becoming naturalized often leads to better job opportunities for migrants.
  • Migration Motivations: Vary by ethnicity, education, skills, economic sector, occupation, and gender.
  • Macro-level Factors: High unemployment in departure countries doesn’t fully explain migration motives; individual experiences and strategies are crucial.
  • Integration Complexity: Adjusting to new conditions can be challenging due to complex job search channels and preparation steps.
  • Successful Integration: Access to the local labour market is key for migrants’ successful integration.

Highlighted Publications and Tools

Report – key findings and policy recommendations on how to improve migrants’ labour market access

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Coordinator

Neli Demireva, Professor of Sociology, University of Essex

Partners

  • University of Essex
  • New Europe Center for Regional Studies Sdruzheine, Bulgaria
  • University of Utrecht
  • Universita' degli studi di Milano-Bicocca
  • Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin fur Sozialforschung Ggmbh
  • Universitetet i Oslo
  • Centrul de Sociologie Urbana si Regionala - Curs Srl Romania
  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
  • The Warden and Fellows of Nuffield College in the University of Oxford
  • Universiteit Van Amsterdam

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