Integrating Immigrants in Europe

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This open access book examines the historical development of research and policymaking in migrant integration and how this relationship is influenced by the highly politicized opinions on migration in Europe. It includes interdisciplinary theoretical contributions and original empirical studies on research-policy dialogues at both the EU and national levels. The chapters analyze the structure of these dialogues, including advisory bodies, research agencies, and ad-hoc committees, and their impact on policymaking and the evolution of migrant integration research. The findings highlight significant changes in the dialogue structures within the research-policy nexus, showing that while these structures have become more ad-hoc in response to specific political events or issues, efforts to establish more institutionalized dialogues between knowledge producers and users persist. Additionally, the book reveals that research has influenced policymaking in diverse ways across European countries. This edited volume uniquely reflects on the effects of research-policy dialogues on both the formulation of migrant integration policies and the advancement of migrant integration research, making it valuable for scholars, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in this field.