Online Meeting with
Michael Spindelegger,
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria
and Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
October 12, 2020
On October 12, 2020, Michael Spindelegger, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria and Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) addressed GRF and GRF Community members at an online meeting. In his speech entitled “Global Migration Trends and Possible Post-Pandemic Developments”, Mr. Spindelegger examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on international migration trends. Stating that the rising global migration figures will see a greater increase due to job loss caused by the pandemic, Mr. Spindelegger stressed the importance of health services being afforded to refugees and migrants. Following his speech, Mr. Spindelegger answered the participants’ questions.