The study describes development of family reunification policy since 2002 and informs how current policy is implemented, with specific emphasis, where applicable, to Directive 2003/86/EC. Experiences in some EU Member States’ implementation of EU legislation within the context of family reunification are also outlined. There is also an overview of the statistics on the size and composition of family reunification. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

The study outlines national legislation for migration of third country highly-skilled workers in some EU Member States and contains a summary of the programmes available in different Member States for attracting such workers. The rights and obligations of third country highly-skilled workers are also described, including whether (and, if so, how) these workers differ from other labour migrants, what they must do to stay in the country, and what are employers´ responsibilities. This is followed by a description of Member State experience with third country highly-skilled workers, assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of current policies. The study also provides available data on highly-skilled workers as well as an overview of recent policy initiatives. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

The study presents the context of the relevant EU return policy, illustrates the different approaches in the use and/or understanding of the terminology for return between the EU Member States and outlines the political and legal framework. Furthermore, the study describes return actions and informs on existing bi- and multi-lateral agreements among some Member States with third countries. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

The study documents, among other things, the number of persons involved in irregular movements and settlements in the selected EU Member States, the sources and results of such indicators and the methodology involved in counting these persons, as well as presents an analysis regarding the validity of these figures. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

The study aimed to contribute to the development of appropriate policies on labour migration for the health sector, by presenting an overview of the current situation and needs in the participating EU Member States. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

The study addresses two main aspects: a description of reception facilities in several EU Member States, the number, capacities and location of such accommodation centres and of other accommodation; and an analysis of the social situation of asylum applicants within the accommodation centres. The study also contains a description of the administrative and legal frameworks of the asylum application procedures. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

The study examines the impact of immigration on the economies, the cultural contexts, and on the political structures of the selected European countries. The Slovak Republic did not contribute to this study.

This annual publication of International Organization for Migration (IOM) deals with the latest trends in international migration. It discusses emerging policy issues and provides regional recent developments in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceania. Current issue titled The World Migration Report 2013: Migrant Well-being and Development analyses the impact of migration on quality of life and human development across a wide range of dimensions. It draws upon the findings of a unique source of data – the Gallup World Poll, conducted in more than 150 countries.

International Migration Outlook is published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) annually, covering the most recent developments regarding migration issues in OECD countries. Each edition elaborates selected topic on migration. The latest 2013 report provides an analysis of recent developments in migration movements and policies in OECD countries and two analytical chapters, covering the fiscal impact of immigration in OECD countries and the discrimination against immigrants. The executive summary of the 2013 report is available also in Slovak.

The report informs about the most significant political and legislative developments, as well as public debates, in the fields of migration and asylum which occurred in the EU, its Member States and Norway during the year 2016, with the focus on third-country nationals rather than EU nationals. It also contains relevant statistical data. The report for the Slovak Republic describes national developments and put them in the context of the EU policies and legislation.