The Council of Europe organised on 22 and 23 October a study visit for the cities participating in its Intercultural cities programme, to Berlin Neukölln, also a member, on refugee reception. Berlin Neukölln has leading experience in all key areas of refugee welcome.

Its policies focus on creating the best conditions for effective social integration through culture and language courses, engagement with NGOs, competence recognition and facilitating connections with the labour market.

Intercultural cities is a Council of Europe programme which supports cities across Europe in developing modern integration policies so that they can minimise the challenges and maximise the benefits of migration and diversity.