Migration issues: Opportunities and challenges for the EU and ASEAN.

The conference attracted the attention of many scholars both domestically and internationally because migration is currently considered a "hot" issue not only for individual countries, but especially given its significant impact on the overall development of the world in recent times.

At the conference, domestic and international scholars analyzed the causes of the migration crisis into Europe and the responses of EU member states to this issue. Simultaneously, the discussions and shared concerns of the conference participants also focused on migration-related issues in Southeast Asia.

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Speaking at the conference, Dr. Chayan Vaddhanaphuti – Regional Center for Social Sciences and Sustainable Development – ​​Chiang Mai University, Thailand, stated: “Although it is not a new issue, migration is considered one of the macro-level concerns of each country. Given the current conditions and context, each country needs new thinking, appropriate approaches, and solutions tailored to its specific characteristics, especially regarding the issue of repatriated refugees.”

ASEAN countries are currently facing the problem of intra-regional refugee migration. The most challenging aspect of this refugee issue is ensuring that the children of refugees receive adequate education to improve their living conditions and pave the way for a brighter future.

The presentations at the conference unanimously agreed that international migration is considered one of the most pressing global issues, impacting international relations as well as affecting the development of individual countries.

Speakers also focused on issues such as: What are the causes of mass migration? How does migration affect integration and unity within the EU and ASEAN? Which groups within the EU and ASEAN will benefit from international migration? Which groups within the EU and ASEAN will be threatened by immigrants? How are EU countries and institutions responding to the migration crisis? What role does ASEAN play in addressing migration in Southeast Asia?