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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. 3/26 - April 2026
The Immigrant Population in the European Union: Growth, Concentration and Dispersion
The EU hosts a record 64 million foreign-born residents, with migration continuing to grow strongly, though unevenly across countries. While Germany and Spain dominate in absolute numbers, smaller Member States often face greater relative pressure. These patterns are mirrored in asylum and refugee dynamics, where applications and protection needs are highly concentrated in a few countries, yet vary substantially in both origin and relative burden across the EU.
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No. 2/26 - March 2026
Migration Aspirations, Diaspora Networks and Refugee Destinations from Iran and Lebanon
Migration aspirations in Iran and Lebanon closely follow existing diaspora networks and refugee corridors, with Germany and Canada as both major hosts and top preferred destinations. If displacement rises, flows are likely to concentrate in a few high-income countries, with education influencing how broadly potential destinations are considered.
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No. 1/26 - February 2026
Four Years On: What Gallup Data Reveal About Staying, Leaving, and Life Expectations in Ukraine
Migration aspirations in Ukraine fell sharply after the 2022 invasion, dropping from around one-third of adults pre-war to below 15% by 2023–2024. This decline is broad-based and may reflect stronger attachment to the country and optimism about future recovery, while Germany remains the most preferred destination among those who still wish to emigrate.
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Migration Aspirations, Diaspora Networks and Refugee Destinations from Iran and Lebanon
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CReAM Report: “Four Years On: What Gallup Data Reveal About Staying, Leaving, and Life Expectations in Ukraine”
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Tommaso Frattini on Italian Migration Policy
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View all papersNo. 111/26 - April 2026
Birthright Citizenship and Youth Crime
Leander Andres, Stefan Bauernschuster, Gordon B. Dahl, Helmut Rainer, Simone Schüller
No. 104/26 - April 2026
On Migration Gravity with Status Quo Bias and Job Search Frictions
Arnab K. Basu, Nancy H. Chau, Gary Lin
No. 103/26 - April 2026
Immigrants at the Margin: Labor Market Effects of the Minimum Wage
Mark Borgschulte, Heepyung Cho, Darren Lubotsky