MIGNEX Policy Brief

Transit migration policies in the European neighbourhood and their impact on nationals

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As Tunisia becomes a major border point for irregular migration it faces growing pressure to implement EU transit migration policies. Yet, these policies seem to have little effect on migration patterns and inadvertently impact the mobility of Tunisian nationals.

By Ayşen Üstübici, Maryam Ekhtiari – Published on 28 April 2023
Key takeaways
The Tunisian context exemplifies some of the major impacts of transit migration policies on nationals of transit countries across the European neighbourhood.
Amid high unemployment and political instability, migration aspirations are high among Tunisian nationals.
There is a rising number of Tunisian nationals travelling on irregular migration routes. Many are prevented from doing so regularly by EU transit migration measures.

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Üstübici, A. and Ekthiari, M. (2023) Transit migration policies in the European neighbourhood and their impact on nationals. MIGNEX Policy Brief. Oslo: Peace Research Institute Oslo.