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CReAM at RFBerlin – the Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration at RFBerlin is dedicated to the production, promotion and dissemination of empirical research on migration-related topics.
It serves as an umbrella for the research on migration conducted at RFBerlin, and at its sister institutions, ROCKWOOL partner unit in Copenhagen and the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM) at University College London, and helps distribute research findings across Europe and around the world.
In addition, CReAM @ RFBerlin is a knowledge hub for information and expertise on issues related to migration that are of public and policy importance.
Specifically, we collect and present information on European and global migration movements, prepare relevant data to address important questions in the public debate on migration, monitor research on migration and related issues, and synthesise knowledge related to the welfare of native and immigrant communities.
CReAM Reports
Data-driven reports on migration and related economic and social trends, highlighting the latest developments across Europe and beyond.
No. 6/26 - July 2026
Employment of Immigrants in the European Union: Progress, Persistent Gaps, and Untapped Potential
Employment among immigrants in the European Union has reached its highest level since 2017, yet important differences remain across origin groups, countries and demographic characteristics. While EU immigrants frequently match or exceed native employment rates across Member States, substantial employment disadvantages remain concentrated among non-EU immigrant women and highly educated non-EU immigrants, pointing to significant untapped labour market potential.
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No. 5/26 - June 2026
The Refugee Population in Europe in 2025: A Decade of Growth Comes to a Halt
The rapid growth of Europe's refugee population has come to an end. Drawing on new UNHCR data, this report shows how falling asylum inflows, the naturalisation of earlier refugee cohorts in Germany, and a reform of temporary protection in Italy are reshaping refugee numbers.
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No. 4/26 - May 2026
Immigrant Educational Attainment in the European Union: Origin, Gender and Cross-Country Differences
This report examines educational attainment among natives, EU-born immigrants, and non-EU-born immigrants across the European Union, highlighting how differences by origin, gender, and country continue to shape educational outcomes despite a general rise in tertiary attainment since 2017.
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View all articles30 Sep 2026
Call for Papers for RFBerlin Migration Forum 2027 is now open.
View article13 Aug 2026
Moving away? How people decide to migrate, and whether any policy can change it.
Listen now26 Jul 2026
Tommaso Frattini speaks on record immigrant employment in the EU
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View all papersNo. 259/26 - September 2026
Why Do People Migrate Irregularly? Evidence from a Lab-in-the-Field Experiment in West Africa
Tijan Bah, Catia Batista
No. 253/26 - September 2026
Organization of Production and Technology Adoption: Evidence from Jewish Immigration and the Tailoring Industry in England
Yannis Kastis, Hillary Vipond
No. 250/26 - September 2026
The Returns to International Migration in a Free Mobility Setting: Evidence from Austria and Germany
Andrea Weber, David Card, Wolfgang Dauth, Wolfgang Frimmel, Julia Schmieder, Rudolf Winter-Ebmer
