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Human rights activists considered it a “historic failure”: The European Union reaches an agreement on reforming the immigration system

January 7, 20247 mins

European Parliaments and European Union member states reached an agreement on reforming the immigration system after long and arduous negotiations, but human rights organizations considered that “this agreement constitutes a historic failure” and “will cause more deaths at sea.” On December 19, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised this “historic agreement” on the…

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The French left condemns a “strict” immigration law approved by Parliament

January 4, 20247 mins

The French Parliament adopted the text of the Immigration law as the far-right voted in favor of the controversial bill, which represented an important victory for French President Macron, but at the same time it caused a deep rift within the parliamentary majority and the government. The radical leftist Mélenchon also called on his allies…

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A slight increase over previous years
The EU will provide international protection for about 60,000 refugees over the next year

January 1, 20244 mins

A senior EU official said that in 2024 and 2025, the Union will allow the entry of more than 60,000 of the most vulnerable refugees. This is a slight increase compared to previous years, while the official rejected criticism that the EU is more welcoming to Ukrainians than others. European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs…

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Led by the Greens and the Left
France: The National Assembly rejects the controversial immigration bill

December 27, 20234 mins

The French National Assembly rejected the controversial immigration bill, which aims to control the flow of immigrants, inflicting a major political defeat on the government, amid welcome from human rights groups, who considered that the bill detracts from the basic rights of foreigners. The memorandum rejecting the draft law, presented by the Green Bloc, was approved…

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Calling for “Brexit” in the field of immigration
French right demands the cancellation of an agreement granting privileges to Algerian immigrants

December 21, 20236 mins

The French right-wing opposition intends to put pressure on the government on the issue of immigration, by demanding in the National Assembly to cancel the Franco-Algerian agreement concluded in 1968, and agree to basic laws approved in the National Assembly, the Senate, or by referendum that are in violation of bilateral agreements or European law,…

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Human rights organization: French police attack migrants “systematically”

December 13, 20234 mins

The coalition of French associations specialized in the “Access to Rights” file confirmed the repeated acts of verbal and physical violence committed against migrants as police were dismantling informal camps in the Ile-de-France region in France, noting that migrants are subjected to “systematic attacks” by the police. In its report on “police and institutional” violence…

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Macron sparks controversy by calling for limiting asylum to those fleeing wars

December 12, 20235 mins

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his regret that asylum seekers do not always come from countries witnessing wars and conflicts, raising controversy about the extent of his commitment to the right to international protection, which extends under its umbrella to include the vulnerable and persecuted, for various reasons, listed in the Geneva Convention of 1951….

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French Senate adopts a tough immigration bill

December 10, 20234 mins

The French Senate (the upper chamber of parliament) adopted the draft immigration law presented by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin by a majority of 210 votes to 115 votes, after some of its provisions were significantly tightened, amid objection from political and human rights groups who considered that passing the law would lead to shrinking foreigners’…

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After her deportation from France
Palestinian Maryam Abu Daqqa: The events in Gaza uncovered the new “Western fascism”

November 30, 20236 mins

Palestinian activist Maryam Abu Daqqa said that she was the victim of a fierce racist campaign that led to her deportation from France to Egypt, pointing out that the events in Gaza revealed “new Western fascism.” She stated in her speech at the solidarity conference with the Palestinian people, at the headquarters of the Egyptian…

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In a precedent
The UK cancels the visa of Egyptian journalist Moataz Matar because of his support for Gaza

November 29, 2023November 29, 20233 mins

The British Home Office revoked the visa of Egyptian opposition TV anchor Moataz Matar, for allegedly supporting the Hamas movement in Gaza, after he took part in a pro-Palestine demonstration. This coincides with France’s deportation of French activist Maryam Abu Daqqa, on charges of supporting the Palestinian resistance. The British Home Office took the decision…

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To demand an end to their depletion and to improve the work environment
France… A strike and sit-in among civil servants responsible for processing asylum applications

November 21, 20235 mins

About 200 agents of the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) went on strike and staged a sit-in, in protest against the policy of intensifying exploitation pursued by French ministries and forcing them to quickly decide on asylum applications in a short time. On Thursday, October 26, the employees staged…

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France, Germany and Belgium are the worst
Study shows motherhood deprives migrant women of work in OECD countries

November 19, 20236 mins

Two studies published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed that motherhood keeps migrant women away from the labor market in a worrying way in many countries, noting that France, Germany and Belgium are considered the worst in this regard. The two studies, which were published on Monday, October 23, shed light…

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