The 'European Agenda for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals' adopted by the Commission seeks to enhance the economic, social and cultural benefits of migration in Europe. In addition, in a qualitative Europbarometer survey, it is important for Europeans and migrants the interaction at work and in schools and on the positive contribution of migrants to the local culture. The main obstacles for integration are the lack of language skills and the segregation of migrants in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

The European Commission adopted the European Agenda for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals which has as main goal to enhance the economic, social and cultural benefits of migration in Europe. To the Commission, the migrants has to have full participation in all aspects of collective life and highlights the key role of local authorities. Moreover, the education of the migrants is very important to the Commission. Thus, in 2010, the Commission launched a tender to study on educational support for newly arrived migrant children in UE.

In addition, the latest Eurobarometer survey shows that both, Europeans and migrants agreed on the importance of interaction at work and in schools and on the positive contribution of migrants to the local culture. Both groups also agreed on the factors that make integration work: speaking the language, getting a job and understanding the local culture. Besides, citizens and migrants considered that greater efforts are needed from all sides in order to benefit from immigration.

The Commission believes that if diversity brought by migration is well managed, can be a competitive advantage and a source of dynamism for the European economies. Also, it is vital to remove barriers for migrants' access to employment if the EU is to meet its target to bring the level of employment to 75% by 2020. Therefore, ensuring that migrants enjoy the same rights and have the same responsibilities as EU citizens is at the core of the integration process. Discrimination and the non recognition of education and experience acquired outside the EU are some of the obstacles putting migrants at risk of unemployment, underemployment and exploitation.