Refugee ‘placement’ policies and approaches in the EU

National approaches to refugee placement are decided by countries participating in resettlement. Placement policies determine where on the national territory resettled refugees will be hosted, and the multilevel governance arrangements that will be used to facilitate this process. Cities and towns have different capacities to meet specific needs: effective placement ensures refugees are matched with communities that can provide appropriate support, in turn enabling newly arrived refugees to maximise their skills and achieve their aspirations.

The Share animated film presents the different placement approaches in use by European countries receiving refugees, demonstrating how strong partnerships and effective coordination can together facilitate effective integration.