The political participation of migrants covers several different dimensions. Firstly, consultation mechanisms, such as consultative bodies, provide a way for migrants and migrant organisations to have an active say in the development and implementation of policies that have an impact on their lives, be they directly related to the integration policies of the Member State, or to other areas in general, such as health, housing and education, which are of great importance to all citizens (See also module 2, component on equal access to public services). Secondly, voting rights and the right to stand as a candidate are the pillars for ensuringthat migrants can express their views on how the society should be developed...On political participation, see for example http://www.mipex.eu/political-participation.Read more
Draft European modules on migrant integration use MIPEX
