The European Return and Migration Network (ERMiNe) invites you to participate in the third workshop in a series focusing on the social, legal, and cultural issues related to intra-European mobility and settlement.
This interactive workshop will explore how the European Union supports free movement and access to advice through its funding programmes.
Participants will be introduced to key EU funding mechanisms (such as ESF+, ERDF, Erasmus+, EAFRD, and AMIF) aimed at promoting intra-European mobility and providing guidance. Including for EU migrants and returned citizens lacking the necessary resources and skills to fully exercise their rights.
This will be followed by a closer look at specific calls that align with these objectives.
The session will also highlight key EU initiatives and specific activities supported by the European Commission (e.g., the Social Economy Gateway, the ESF+ Community of Practice, etc.) for civil society organizations and stakeholders involved in supporting free movement, diaspora engagement, and advisory services, while encouraging active participation and discussion throughout.
Registration for the workshop
The workshop will take place online on May 14th, 2025, at 15:30 to 17:00 CET. It is free of charge and open to everyone interested in the topic.
The participants are kindly asked to join 15 minutes before the start of the meeting (at 15.15 CET).
Please sign up for the workshop here
You will receive the link the day before the workshop.
About the trainers
We are glad to feature Daniele Bregoli and Maria Demoz Tewodros from EUAbout, a think tank located in Brussels that aims to redefine innovative research and impactful solutions.
Daniele Bregoli
is a Brussels-based EU Project and Policy Officer with extensive experience in EU funding, consultancy, and social policy.
Currently working at EUAbout, Daniele specialises in drafting EU project proposals and analysing EU policies on development, EU enlargement, and sustainability.
He previously worked at Social Services Europe, implementing projects focused on funding access and social inclusion, and supporting innovative initiatives for civil society organisations.
He also provides consultancy services through EUInnova, helping clients access EU funds and develop strategic plans.
After attending a PhD fellowship in International Development and Migration at Maastricht University, he is now actively engaged in research at the Polytechnic University of Marche as PhD Researcher.
Maria Demoz Tewodros
is a Brussels-based Project Management Intern with experience in EU project development, research, and policy analysis.
Currently working at EUAbout, she contributes to drafting project proposals, analysing European and developing countries’ policies on sustainability and development, and supporting partnership-building activities.
Previously Vice President of AIESEC Venice, Maria coordinated international volunteering projects, strengthening collaboration with NGOs and public institutions.
She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Development and Entrepreneurship at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
EUAbout is a think tank located in Brussels that aims to redefine innovative research and impactful solutions.
Founded in 2016 by a group of experts specializing in economics, public procurement, policy issues, and European project implementation, EUAbout brings together smart thinking and practical strategies, driven by the dedication to cutting-edge research and academic excellence.
Their roots lie in extensive experience gained from years of service to EU institutions, UN agencies, and prestigious international universities.
EUAbout embodies the culmination of their collective knowledge, refined by real-world challenges and powered by a passion for positive change.
What sets EUAbout apart is their unique mix of innovation and insight. They go beyond the typical think tank by serving as both an intellectual hub and a dynamic research center.
Their primary aim is to deliver tangible outcomes not just theoretical ideas but transformative research and academic work that influence policies and reshape environments.
About the European Return and Migration Network
The European Return & Migration Network (ERMiNe) – Promoting intra-European mobility and overcoming obstacles to free movement has been launched as a transformative initiative to support European citizens in exercising their right to free movement. Funded by the Erasmus+ programme under the Small-Scale Partnerships in Adult Education, the project will run from December 2024 to February 2026, fostering collaboration between organisations across Europe.
Coordinated by Werkstatt für Sozialforschung e.V. (Germany), ERMiNe brings together key organisations from Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Latvia and Poland including:
About Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the EU’s flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport, promoting cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange across Europe.
Media Contact
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Werkstatt für Sozialforschung e. V.
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