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CReAM at RFBerlinthe 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.

Global Migration Dashboard

The Global Migration Dashboard presents migration data from different data sources. It serves as an interactive tool for exploring the key information on both European and global migration movements.

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CReAM Reports

Data-driven reports on migration and related economic and social trends, highlighting the latest developments across Europe and beyond.

No. 4/25 - October 2025

From Syria to Ukraine: Refugee Inflows and Trends in the European Union

The refugee population in the EU increased dramatically from about 1 million in 2014 to 7.8 million in 2024, driven first by the Syrian crisis and then by the much larger and faster inflow following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. While Germany remains the main host country, recent years have seen accelerated and uneven growth across member states, alongside renewed pressure on asylum systems with rising application backlogs.

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No. 3/25 - July 2025

Employment of Migrants in the European Union

Employment rates in the EU have risen across all groups, with EU migrants consistently outperforming both natives and non-EU migrants, while non-EU migrants have made gains but still lag behind. These gaps are largely driven by lower employment among non-EU women, as employment rates for men are similar across groups.

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