ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book analyses whether or not Mobility Partnerships, while being soft law instruments, have relevance for the development of the legal and policy frameworks in Morocco and Cape Verde. It argues that Mobility Partnerships, despite their non-binding character, have legal and policy relevance for third countries regarding the regulation of migration, asylum, human trafficking and even labour law. The book exposes how the administrative capacity of the third country has been instrumental in our understanding of the relevance of Mobility Partnerships, mainly in the development of the content of new policies and laws developed through Mobility Partnership projects. It discusses the future of the Global Approach to Migration and Mobility and Mobility Partnerships. The ‘migrant crisis’ led to a state of emergency, which required a strong response from the EU.
