The second focus group was held in Sofia on June 7 as part of the INTEGRA project. RiskMonitor was hosting the meeting with nine representatives of Sofia municipality, Sofia municipal council, state institutions and universities. Participants shared their views on the current situation of the third-country nationals (TCN) in Sofia and in the country. Discussion topics included availability of information and statistics about the number and the needs of different TCN groups, existing policies and city/community actions implemented, attitudes of the host society towards integration, as well as ideas for improvement of the current situation.

Recommended measures to Sofia municipality include creation of an information center, on-line platform, phone application with information about jobs availability, housing, legal issues, cultural events, etc. The focus group members highlighted the need of more coherent and consistent municipal policy and coordination and collaboration with all relevant institutions and NGOs, working with TCN.