EuroPris, in partnership with the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and hosted by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice, organised a workshop on one of the most pressing issues in European prison systems—Foreign National Offenders (FNOs). As migration and global political changes continue to shape Europe, the number of FNOs in prisons is rising, posing unique challenges for prison and probation services. However, an FNO in one country is a citizen imprisoned abroad in another, a perspective central to the work of EuroPris’ Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation (FNPP) Expert Group.

Held on 29–30 October 2024, the workshop brought together professionals from across Europe, including those working in prisons, probation, and NGOs, to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and discuss effective strategies for addressing this growing issue in criminal justice policy. Read more about the workshop and access the outputs here.