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.

15-16 October 2026 – Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS), Osnabrück University (on site)

The Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1604 “Production of Migration” and the BMBF-funded project “Forced Migration and Refugee Studies: Networking and Knowledge Transfer” (FFVT) offer a fully-funded two-day colloquium in the field of forced migration and refugee research. It is open to PhD researchers and early career Postdocs based in Germany.

The conference focuses on refugee protection in Germany, Europe and worldwide, against the backdrop of diverse social challenges and increasingly polarised public debate. The aim is 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.

Building on the findings of the “Report Globale Flucht”, empirical research findings will be combined with the practical experiences of various stakeholder groups. The conference is intended as a platform that bridges the gaps between research, politics, administration and civil society, enabling participants to reflect jointly on challenges, opportunities and scope for action, and to develop new perspectives.