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On 18–19 November 2013, the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy at the Australian National University held a workshop, drawing together leading specialists from Australia, Afghanistan, and the wider world. The contextof the workshop was a growing sense that the political and military transitions in Afghanistan are likely to be critical to its long-term prospects for stability. The input of experts is paramount to making sense ofAfghanistan's transitions. Australian participants were joined by colleagues who travelled from Afghanistan, the United States, England, and Germany. In addition, several United Nations and Australian Government practitioners were present as observers and participated actively in the discussions. The workshop was held with the generous financial support of both the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Research School of Asia & the Pacific (RSAP) at The Australian National University. The workshop resulted in an in-depth exploration of the most pressing challenges facing Afghanistan and its international and regional partners—issues of peace and security, governance, accountability and human rights, among them.

Abstract: Migration is a contemporary phenomenon which is deeply rooted in history. The European Union, in spite of its inconveniences, represents a good example of success nowadays, based on social, economic and financial cooperation among the 27 European states. To emigrate in the EU, so as to take advantage of the welfare of this region, is a goal for many inhabitants from Middle Eastand North Africa. Not matter how the situation in the MENA will evolve, the migration from this area to Europe will continue and will have a significant importance in Europeans life, having both positive andnegative aspects.Keywords: migration; population; European Union; MENA.