The fourth and final meeting of the Mutual Mentorship Program (MMP26) before the summer break was held virtually on 18 June 2026, under the theme “Migration Management and Lived Realities”.
This session brought together mentors from across Europe and the MENA region to learn more about the topic of migration management and share reflections on the border theme of migration.
Ann Måwe, Director of SDI, opened the session by reflecting on the recent in-person meeting in Stockholm. She highlighted the value of feedback, shared learning, and the importance of continued engagement in light of recent regional developments, including early steps toward a peace agreement, trade reopening, recovery and reconstruction, alongside ongoing negotiations on the nuclear file.
She introduced the main topic of the discussion, migration, emphasizing its strong connection to lived experiences in both regions and its impact on societies and everyday life. She noted that migration remains a central element of EU–MENA dialogue, including within the Pact for the Mediterranean, where it is addressed under security, preparedness and migration management.
