Welcome to the Global Development Review Podcast. This is the first episode of our new series, "New Knowledge for Development Alternatives." We are developing this new series in collaboration with New Women Connectors.

New Women Connectors (NWC) is a social change movement that advocates for feminist ideals, and is led by migrant and refugee women who share common experiences and strengths. NWC work on transformative policy making in migration by breaking down the walls to exclusive policy spaces on all levels. NWC inform, convene and train policy makers and community leaders to create meaningful participation mechanisms that are inclusive, engaging and intersectional. NWC offers a global platform for bringing systematic change for a just society. Please check more details on NWC at https://www.newwomenconnectors.com

The aim of the 'New Knowledge for Development Alternatives' podcast series is to share knowledge and perspectives on issues related to women's rights, environmental concerns, and the rights and concerns of migrants and refugees.

Today, in this episode, we will discuss the topic of European Union elections and their impact on refugees and the migrant community in Europe and around the world.

In this episode, we have prominent experts who have been closely observing the outcomes of recent European Union elections and have been working on the issue of refugees and migration for many years.

Our first guest is Dr. Thomas Huddleston. Dr. Thomas is an international expert on migration, integration, and citizenship. He currently lectures at the University of Liege while also advising refugee students and volunteers working on refugee resettlement. He is widely recognized for his original indicator and data collection as well as his work on innovation in policy and practice. His 60+ publications and hundreds of speaking engagements have helped improve migration policies across Europe and beyond.

Our second guest is Reshad Jalali. Based in Belgium, Reshad works as a Senior Policy Officer at the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE). He is a member of the Expert Group on the Views of Migrants at the European Commission and serves on the advisory board of various civil society groups.

Along with Thomas and Reshad, I am joined by Anila Noor. Anila Noor is the Managing Director of New Women Connectors. She advises the European Union, World Trade Organization, United Nations, and many other advocacy and civil society groups across the world.

In this podcast, we discussed the following topics and questions:

1. How do you interpret the outcome of recent election results in the EU? Which political parties gained significant ground in the recent EU elections, and what are their stances on migration and refugee policies?
2. What are the main policy proposals from the newly elected representatives concerning migration and refugee issues?
3. How do the recent election results influence the EU's approach to border management and Frontex's (European Border and Coast Guard Agency) role?
4. What changes are expected in the funding and resources allocated to migration and refugee programs under the new EU leadership?
5. How have recent election results affected or will affect the EU's cooperation with non-EU countries on migration and refugee issues?
6. What are the expectations and demands of civil society and the refugee community, and what policy framework is required to bring about change?
7. How can migrants participate in a meaningful way in political processes, and what challenges do they face in such elections? Why is it important to advocate for political participation?
8. What is the way forward?

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