The European Council has criticized Greece for its treatment of migrants. In a report, the Committee Against Torture (CAT) has called on Greece to improve the living conditions for refugees. The committee described the conditions in certain deportation centers as appalling. The report highlighted several issues, including poor hygiene, the presence of insects like bed…
According to media reports published by the German News Agency (DPA), the Federal Police have recorded fewer illegal border entries since the beginning of the year compared to the same period in 2023. The number of illegal entries has decreased by 6.6%, with 42,000 people entering the country since the start of the year, compared…
Nearly 300 people participated in a demonstration against right-wing extremist Martin Sellner after he announced his intention to read excerpts from his controversial book, “Remigration.” According to the Austrian police, about 3,000 people gathered in Marburg to protest the scheduled reading by this Austrian right-wing extremist. Some 2,500 people participated in a rally organized by…
Ahead of the European Parliament’s first plenary session, ninety human rights organizations called on the EU to reject member states’ plans for deporting refugees and outsourcing asylum processing to third countries. They called for upholding the right to asylum and the rule of law. The organizations strongly condemned attempts by certain European nations to circumvent…
The new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the suspension of the project to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. An announcement that followed Starmer had chaired the first cabinet meeting after winning the elections, Starmer said after the government meeting; “The Rwanda program is dead and buried before it starts. He mentioned as well that…
Chancellor Schulz, Economy Minister Haipke from the Green Party, and Finance Minister Linder have all agreed to grant foreign skilled workers tax incentives during the first few years following their entry into Germany. This came during the ongoing negotiations regarding the 2025 budget. This step aims to attract skilled workers from refugees, however, it is…
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…
Médecins Sans Frontières MSF has called on the Polish government to help provide the necessary assistance to asylum seekers detained on the border with Belarus. The organization also announced its concern regarding the consequences of the approval of the Polish parliament of a law that allows the exemption of police officers, border guards and army…
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…
Italian authorities have confiscated a rescue ship funded by renowned British graffiti artist Banksy, following its involvement in the rescue of 37 people in the Mediterranean Sea. Banksy condemned the seizure as abhorrent and unacceptable, particularly highlighting that the ship had saved 17 unaccompanied minors who were on the verge of drowning. The decision to…
The state of Saxony has decided to fund asylum seekers’ voluntary departure for three months. This decision comes in response to a backlog of thousands of unprocessed voluntary departure requests by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. Saxony will cover the costs of these departures to the Ministry of the Interior in Magdeburg. A…
A non-governmental organization at the Luna Plage camp near Dunkirk has raised concerns about a blue substance found in the drinking water tank, which is supplied by another NGO focused on migrants. The contaminated water has caused several refugees to fall ill with various diseases. AFP reported, citing non-governmental organizations, that the presence of the…
