ABSTRACT
In the conclusions, we return to our main hypothesis that a very close relationship between immigration and integration policies is needed to make migration policies more effective. This was demonstrated in several of the country chapters. Respondents of our Delphi survey among experts believed immigration policy should still be given priority. However, a certain difference of opinion was visible between experts from Central and Eastern Europe – which has only recently become a destination for migrants – and Western Europe. In the latter, the need to build close ties in decision-making in the two fields and the importance of integration policies was raised much more frequently. This should be an important lesson for Central and Eastern Europe, where the need for integration policies is still frequently overlooked, in part because of the cultural proximity of many migrants from Ukraine. Another important conclusion from the survey and case studies is that local governments and NGOs should be involved in the execution of migration – and especially integration – policy to a much larger degree than is the case presently.
