Z'Flucht. Zeitschrift für Flucht- und Flüchtlingsforschung

Although the shortage of skilled workers represents one of the major economic challenges for politics and society, it should also be noted that the job-related socialization process of refugee immigrants is progressing very slowly and existing...

Refugees usually live in precarious social, economic and health situations. At the same time, they have various resources at their disposal, but these are generally hardly recognized in the host society. In an urban gardening project in a...

Based on an empirical case study in the context of the research project MORE, this article examines integration-based right-to-stay regulations against the backdrop of the effects of return-oriented policies. Beyond the legal framework, the analysis...

The International Migration Conference 2024 in Mexico City brought together scholars, activists, policymakers, and journalists to discuss current challenges, perspectives, and potential solutions in the field of (forced) migration. This conference...

This contribution examines the legal framework and the practice of accommodating refugees in the 16 German federal states (as of May 2025). The overview serves as a knowledge base and can inspire future research.

Current European refugee policy is characterized by efforts towards more effective isolation, increased control and systematic rejection of refugees. In recent years, the media discourse has generated dominant narratives that support this policy....

The field of forced migration research is increasingly conducted in non-urban areas, including small towns and rural communities. The context of rural areas has been identified as a significant factor affecting both the reception and integration of...