What is the specific problem?

Disinformation around migration is increasingly spreading, with media coverage often associating migration with crime and economic decline, leading to anti-immigrant sentiment, hate speech, and social division. Racist violence, hate speech and discrimination against asylum seekers and migrants persists across the EU, despite the efforts made by institutions such as the European Commission to raise awareness about this widespread phenomenon. A major challenge is the lack of systematic recording of discriminatory policing, ethnic profiling, racist violence and hate speech, which hinders comprehensive efforts to address these issues across Europe.

What is the goal of this action?

This action addresses disinformation around migration by aiming for improved education and awareness-raising in the field of migration.

It is strongly linked to DG HOME’s Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion in a horizontal way, and it aligns with the Action Plan’s emphasis on building strong partnerships between multiple societal actors. It encourages collaboration between public authorities, migrant-led organisations, media, and policymakers.

Local, regional, national, and EU authorities all play a crucial role in fostering inclusive societies by facilitating intercultural dialogue and promoting positive narratives around migration. This Action spans all levels of governance - local, regional, national, and European - aiming to influence public perceptions, policy implementation, and social cohesion on a global scale.