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- What is MIPEX
  
  What is MIPEX
  
  MIPEX is a unique tool which measures policies to integrate migrants in 56 countries, including all EU Member States and the UK, OECD countries, Albania, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Moldova, North Macedonia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine.
- Who Produces MIPEX
  
  Who Produces MIPEX
  
  The fifth edition of the MIPEX rests on the extensive and long-term collaboration of trusted partners, experts and supporters of the project. See their structure and their role.
- MIPEX History
  
  MIPEX History
  
  The Migrant Integration Policy Index was first published in 2004 as the European Civic Citizenship and Inclusion Index. Read more about the previous four editions of the Migrant Integration Policy Index. You can also download previous editions.
- MIPEX Methodology
  
  MIPEX Methodology
  
  There are 58 policy indicators on migrant integration in the MIPEX. These have been designed to benchmark current laws and policies. Read more about the methodology.
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Changes in Malta’s Migration and Asylum Policies After EU Membership

This paper provides an overview of the main challenges and accomplishments of Malta since it joined the EU in 2004 in migration and asylum related issues. Initially, it discusses demographic changes and the Maltese sentiment vis-à-vis refugees and labor migrants, throughout the evolution of irregular migration flows and EU mobility patterns. Chronologically, it analyzes the main legal and policy achievements on the road to the accession negotiation process and beyond. Key developments in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice that EU membership brought about, and the ‘solidarity and responsibility sharing’ issue are presented from the Maltese perspective. The successful bidding to host the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), and the Valletta Summit remain two of the most important Maltese milestones of the analyzed period.

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