Strategic Dialogue
Collective intelligence workshops, multilateral forums (Madrid, Brussels, Morocco, Tunisia, Bamako, Dakar) and co-creation with African and European counterparts to validate policies and programs.
INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS
Independent centre for research and reflection on migration
Understanding migration to provide the responses Spain needs
How we work
Our methodology
From knowledge on the ground to useful proposals for public decision-making.
Research
Review of regulatory frameworks, academic literature, and open sources. Publications with secondary data, surveys, and interviews in Spain, Europe, and the field.
Outreach and Advocacy
Policy briefs in ES/EN/FR/AR with practical recommendations; multi-channel campaigns and advocacy rounds before the EU, parliaments, and governments, supported by evidence and testimonies.
Research
Latest analysis
5 NOV 2026
Beyond Ceuta: Migration Dynamics, Structural Drivers and Longer-Term Responses across Spain, Europe and Africa
Policy Paper 7/2026 examines the lessons of Ceuta for moving beyond emergency-driven migration governance. It proposes stronger anticipation, institutional coordination and continuity of services, supported by operational European solidarity and more balanced partnerships with African countries across migration routes.
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5 NOV 2026
The binational vote beyond a single figure
Nationality, place of birth, residence and electoral registration describe different realities. Ana Niria Albo Díaz examines what the figures behind the so-called “binational vote” can tell us and the conditions that make participation possible.
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OCT 2026
Party positions on migration - Spain, October 2026
IEAM compares the migration positions of PSOE, Frente Amplio, Partido Popular and VOX, drawing on public statements, parliamentary initiatives and official documents up to 16 October 2026.
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9 and 10 November 2026
Your voice, your community
Tenerife · 9 Nov · 17:30–19:30. Gran Canaria · 10 Nov · 10:00–12:00.
Ages 18–35 · 25 young people per island · 2 hours per workshop · Free participation
Canary Islands Government Presidency headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Local time. In collaboration with Islas Responsables Lab (IrLAB).Explore the workshops and apply →Information and registration form in Spanish.Upcoming event
11 November 2026 · 18:30–20:00 · Madrid time (CET)
Migration policy in Spain: a dialogue with political parties
Asociación de la Prensa de Madrid (APM) · Calle Claudio Coello, 98, Madrid
Restricted access
Access is restricted, with limited capacity and individual registration. Submitting the form does not confirm a place: IEAM will review requests and send confirmation and access details individually to accepted attendees.Information and registration →Interviews and press
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29.09.2026
Spain and Italy: partners and rivals in North Africa
Filippo Simonelli and Diego Caballero-Vélez examine cooperation and competition between Spain and Italy in North Africa in Agenda Pública.
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22.09.2026
IEAM in El Independiente: Algeria, migration and energy
Pablo del Cerro’s report draws on IEAM’s analysis of Algeria’s role in North African migration dynamics.
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22.09.2026
Media coverage of the Atlantic route, Sahel and Canary Islands report
The presentation of IEAM’s report in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria received coverage in the press, news agencies and television.
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