Emma Landmesser, M.A.
Global Issues Research Assistant
Areas of Expertise
- EU, Europe
- Migration, development cooperation
Short Curriculum Vitae
Since 2024 Research Assistant in the project »Migration and Displacement in a Shifting Global Order«
2022-2024 Student Assistant in the project »Strategic Refugee and Migration Policy«
2023 semester abroad M.A. International Relations, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel
2021-2024 M.A. International Relations, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt University and University of Potsdam
2017-2020 B.A. European Studies, Maastricht University
SWP Publications
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The Untapped Potential of Labour and Education Migration from Africa to Germany
While public debate on migration in Europe focuses mainly on irregular migration, regular routes for labour and education migration from Africa have been expanding. Whether these become fair and mutually beneficial pathways will depend on how they are designed and supported.
Megatrends spotlight 75, 02.07.2026 -
Mapping African Migration
Insights from UN DESA Data on Patterns, Trends, and Misconceptions
Research Division Global Issues, Working Paper No. 03/2025, 39 Pages -
Regional Free Movement of Persons as an Opportunity in Dealing with Climate Mobility
Great Potential, Difficult Implementation
SWP Comment 2025/C 07, 12.02.2025, 8 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2025C07
External publications
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African migration: focusing on Europe misses the point – most people move within the continent
in: The Conversation Africa, 29.01.2026