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EMN Study: Trafficking in human beings – the international dimension ,
The EMN study provides an overview of EU-funded measures and EMN Member and Observer Countries' efforts to address trafficking in human beings of third-country nationals towards their countries. The paper sheds light on policies and measures put in place to address this international dimension of trafficking in human beings, in connection with each of the priorities identified by the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021-2025.
Within this framework, EMN Member and Observer Countries have implemented a range of policy measures to tackle the international dimension of trafficking in human beings. Prioritised thematic areas include crime prevention, victim protection, law enforcement coordination, and prosecution of perpetrators. Many countries focus on specific third countries, regions, or migrant groups, reflecting tailored approaches to address trafficking risks effectively.
Most of the national measures specifically targeting third-country nationals in EMN Member and Observer Countries are implemented by international organisations (primarily IOM) and/or NGOs and CSOs and were funded through a combination of national and EU funds.
The EU plays an important role in supporting EMN Member and Observer Countries through funding, operational coordination, and information exchange, such as through the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT).
EMN Member and Observer Countries identified the need to strengthen the identification and protection of victims also through financial investigations, digital monitoring and labour exploitation responses. Other institutional challenges include the need for reinforced cooperation with certain third countries and additional capacity building for competent authorities.
Several countries are currently discussing how future policies could address these needs. At the end of 2023, several EMN Member and Observer Countries were reviewing or establishing their national anti-trafficking strategies, including measures to reinforce international cooperation. Some countries are evaluating agreements with third countries to reinforce cooperation with third countries of origins and transit of victims.
The EMN study is only available in English.
The EMN Inform and the EMN Flash are short summaries and are also only available in English (see "Downloads" under "Further Information"). The EMN Germany Template "The international dimension of the EU policy to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings and protect the victims of this crime" provides a more comprehensive overview of the measures taken by Germany (see "Downloads" under "Further information").