integration of immigrants in the European Union. Drawing on existing research it develops a comprehensive conceptual framework of … factors (and underlying mechanisms) affecting immigrant structural integration in the European Union-15. It maps the European … countries with respect to three institutional aspects central to immigrant integration, immigration policies, labour market …

in employment rates are, however, significantly higher in Austria than in other EU countries. …- and underqualification rates to other EU countries. The skill structure of foreign born residing in Austria has improved … highly skilled migrants. In addition among the pool of migrants in the EU from a given country, Austria generally selects the …

acknowledged as the single most important integration barrier; low education and self-confidence as well as cultural differences … interactions with other barriers to minorities' economic integration. Specifically, the minority experts' own perceptions about …/methodology/approach -- Employing newly available data from the IZA Expert Opinion Survey 2007 main trends in the integration situation of ethnic …

This paper provides an in-depth description of public opinion about immigrants’ integration in European countries, as … meaning of integration, but more variation across countries regarding policy options to support integration. It also shows … that positive opinions about immigration are often associated with a favourable public perception of integration. Looking …

their experience of how citizenship works; for whom it works; and what rules and policies matter for integration. The … eligibility rules, take-up and integration outcomes. Across countries and reforms, the evidence shows that faster access to … citizenship increases take-up and improves the economic, educational, political and social integration of immigrants. Other …