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Germany: Solidarity campaign and signature collection succeed in preventing the deportation of student Joel

A large-scale solidarity campaign succeeded in stopping the threat of deporting the 18 years old Ghanaian student Joel, from Hamburg. The hardship committee issued its decision to approve granting the hardship status to the student.   The chairperson of the committee, Eckhard Wessox, from the Social Democratic Party, said; “The hardship committee has approved Joel’s…

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UK Unveils New Immigration Strategy Following Cancellation of Rwanda Deportation Plans

Prime Minister Starmer has unveiled a new migration strategy that focuses on addressing the root causes of migration. Under this strategy, the government will invest GBP 84 million in projects across Africa aimed at tackling the underlying factors driving migration. This funding will support initiatives in job creation, education, and humanitarian aid. Additionally, the policy…

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Europe: Decline in Asylum Applications Continues in 2024 Compared to Last Year

An updated statistical report from the European Union’s asylum agency reveals a decline in asylum applications to EU countries this year compared to 2023. The report also highlights a significant increase in pending first-instance cases, reaching the highest level since the 2015/2016 refugee crisis. The current decline in asylum applications extends the overall trend seen…

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Italy: Court Overturns Administrative Detention of SOS Humanity Rescue Ship

The civil court in Crotone, Calabria, overturned the Italian authorities’ decision to administratively detain the maritime rescue ship Humanity 1. The court also ordered the Italian authorities to pay the legal fees. Humanity 1 is operated by SOS Humanity, a German non-governmental organization focused on rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean. Notably, Judge Antonio Albinario issued…

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Germany: Ukrainian Refugees’ Access to Citizen’s Allowance Slammed

Several German politicians have criticized the decision to extend citizen’s allowances to Ukrainian refugees following the federal government’s recent move to prolong these benefits until 2026. Michael Stübgen, Interior Minister of Brandenburg State from the CDU, described the extension as a mistake. Meanwhile, Joachim Herrmann, Bavaria’s Interior Minister, voiced concerns about providing citizen’s allowances to…

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