Activities

In 2025, both the number of irregular entries and asylum applications in Germany and the EU have declined significantly, while the number of deportations has increased. This FFVT briefing examines how these developments can be contextualised and explained.

Loccum, 3.-5.6.2026

The conference focused on refugee protection in Germany, Europe and worldwide, against the backdrop of diverse social challenges and increasingly polarised public debate. The aim was to provide an evidence-based reflection on the current state of affairs and the future development of refugee protection. The terms ‘flight’ and ‘refugees’ are understood in a broad sense and encompass not only asylum seekers but also those granted temporary protection, internally displaced persons, and people who have been forced to leave their homes as a result of climate change.

Below you can find the main results of the conference.

The Call for Applications for a fellowship in 2027 closes on December 31, 2026.

→ For complete information on the application process and the call for applications, please visit: Call for Applications – FFVT

A key element Forced Migration and Refugee Studies: Networking and Knowledge Transfer (FFVT) project is the FFVT Fellowship Programme.
It offers researchers the opportunity to connect with leading German research institutions, advance their own projects and build long-term international collaborations in the field of forced migration and refugee studies. To achieve this, bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies and the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) at Osnabrück University have joined forces.

For more information on the FFVT Fellowship: FFVT Fellowship Programme – FFVT

Our fellowship programme provides a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment and an excellent opportunity to expand international networks.

Apply now and become part of the FFVT network!