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the EU immigration portal ( ) launched in November 2011, which provides
information for foreign nationals interested in moving to the EU.

4.2. Guidance in national migration and integration
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policies ( )

4.2.1. Institutional framework
The common organisation of migrant and asylum policy is divided among
different ministries at national level, due to the high level of complexity in the
processes for immigrant integration. In most cases, ministries of interior, labour
(often with social security) and foreign affairs are involved. The Ministry of Interior
often has extensive competence in the integration of immigrants, leading the
process, with the remaining ministries having complementary roles. The Ministry
of Labour normally has a fundamental role in labour market integration of
migrants. Migration policy can be also be supported by policy coordination units
created for the purpose (as in the Czech Republic, Greece, Spain, France, Italy,
Latvia, Poland, Slovakia).
While policy definition tends to be more centralised across Europe,
implementation is a more decentralised, with participation by regional and local
authorities. This is particularly true in Belgium and Spain. In federal states
(Belgium, Germany, Austria) regional administrations and networks tend to play
more part. Non-governmental organisations can play an important role in
implementation, notably in developing counselling and advice services. On
occasion they can also influence the national definition of the integration
strategies (Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom).

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( ) http://ec.europa.eu/immigration/ [accessed 18.3.2014].
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( ) Most important sources for this section: EMN, 2010; OECD, 2012; IOM, 2010; EMN
factsheets 2013; country-specific recommendations (European Commission);
interviews with national experts. Individual country fiches are available in background
document.

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