Regional Development indicators

Migration has long been a topic of debate across Europe, with its influence reaching into the political, economic, and social fabrics of societies. The 2020 New Pact on Migration and Asylum by the European Commission acknowledges the complexity of this issue, calling for shared responsibility and solidarity among EU member states. Simultaneously, regional development remains one of the EU’s main pillars for fostering sustainable growth, job creation, competitiveness, and social well-being across its diverse territories.  This report investigates how these two critical themes—migration and regional development—interact with one another.

The core premise of the report is to examine the ways in which migration contributes to regional development by creating a set of measurable regional indicators. These indicators are essential for policymakers, as they provide insight into how regions are affected by migration and how this impact can be managed to promote sustainable growth and social cohesion. The authors argue that migration, particularly international migration, is an integral part of global change and development. The report moves beyond the traditional economic perspective, seeking to understand migration’s multidimensional impacts—whether they contribute to or hinder regional development.