Migration is a key factor in the search for geo-political stability.
When it occurs on a large, involuntary or unregulated scale, it is a classic indicator of national or regional instability. When it is regulated, or perceived to be within the bounds of manageability, it can be a clear signal for stability. Migration and its regulation and management are central to the solution of problems in South Eastern Europe. As a typical cross-cutting issue, migration is of major interest for the themes discussed at all Working Tables of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe. Regional cooperation models ensuring overall sustainable stability and peace should include a strong migration element.