This book examines private sponsorships as a new legal pathway for refugees to resettle in Europe. Amid disagreements about how Europe could respond to the refugee crisis, there is a broad consensus that there should be safe and legal ways for genuine refugees to start a new life. The book considers the benefits of introducing private sponsorships in Europe in order to provide more refugees with a safe and legal pathway to resettlement. It assesses whether recurring to private sponsorships could enhance refugee resettlement opportunities in Europe. The book gives an account of the private...