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European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) Press Releases

246 Press Releases

Published on October 10, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

NORWAY: Fence on Russian border under consideration ― End to automatic asylum for refugees from Ukraine ― NGOs express concern ...

10th October 2024 | News Norway is considering following Finland’s lead in building a fence along its border with Russia. The government has announced that it will no longer grant automatic asylum to all refugees from Ukraine. A group of NGOs have …

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Published on October 10, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Spanish Prime Minister calls for early implementation of Pact ― Political row over arrivals in Canary ...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that he will ask the European Commission to bring forward the implementation of the recently adopted EU Pact on Migration and Asylum from 2026 to 2025. A major political row is developing over Spain’s …

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Published on October 10, 2024 - 12:24 GMT

NETHERLANDS: Netherlands leads group of countries calling for EU to speed up migrant returns ― Migration minister wants to install ...

The Netherlands is one of two main proponents of a call by 17 European countries for the EU to speed up the return of irregular migrants to their countries of origin. Minister of Asylum and Migration Marjolein Faber reportedly wants to install warning …

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Published on October 10, 2024 - 12:24 GMT

Irony Overload: Turning against the Pact

By Catherine Woollard In a strange reversal, the most ardent proponents of the Pact are now arguing against it, while those who opposed it – ECRE included – are focusing on implementation. Chief amongst the Pact repenters is the Netherlands, futilely …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 17:47 GMT

FRANCE: New Government Vows Tougher Approach to Migration ― Discussions About Removing State Medical Aid for Undocumented People ...

The new government has vowed to take a tougher approach to migration, with a focus on overhauling the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and the Schengen Agreement. Plans to abolish the state medical aid (AME) for undocumented people have provoked strong …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 17:47 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: Disagreement About Funding for New Fence and Concerns About Surveillance on Greece-Türkiye Border ― Investigation ...

The Greek government is planning to build a new fence on the country’s border with Türkiye and a new report by the Border Violence Monitoring Network has condemned the ongoing ‘lack of transparency’ regarding the use of surveillance technology on the …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 11:18 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Malta – 2023 Update

The updated AIDA Country Report on Malta provides a detailed overview of legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of international protection in 2023. It also includes …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 11:13 GMT

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Major Event for People with Migrant Backgrounds in Estonia ― Council of Europe Urges Finland to ‘Reconsider’ ...

The Tallinn Migration Centre is organising a two-day conference and fair in the Estonian capital for residents with a migrant background. The Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Finland to strengthen the protection of Roma and …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 15:45 GMT

NETHERLANDS: Government Announces ‘Strictest Asylum Policy Ever’ and Requests Opt-Out from EU Migration Pact ― Government ...

The government has announced its intention to introduce the strictest asylum policy in the Netherlands’ history and has requested an opt-out from the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The government has announced that it will end housing payments for people …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 15:45 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Investigation Reveals EU Funding Security Forces Accused of Migrant Abuse in Tunisia ― Leaked Report Reveals ...

An investigation by the Guardian newspaper has revealed that EU funding has been used to support security forces that are accused of widespread abuse against people on the move in Tunisia. A leaked internal report from the European External Action Service …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 10:22 GMT

ITALY: Recent Increase in Arrivals But Overall Decrease from 2023 ― Albanian PM Rejects Any Replicas of Italy-Albania Protocol ― ...

More than 1,200 people arrived in Italy irregularly on 21-22 September but the overall number in 2024 is significantly lower than the previous year. Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama has reminded EU leaders that the Italy-Albania Protocol is a one-off and …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

UK: More Deaths in Channel ― France Calls for EU-UK Migration Treaty ― Prime Minister Praises Italy’s Efforts in Reducing ...

Twenty people have died in two separate incidents in the Channel in September. France’s interior minister has called for a for a migration treaty between the UK and the EU, while the UK has announced additional funding for border security. Prime Minister …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

HUNGARY: ‘Humiliating’ Portfolio for Hungarian Commissioner-designate Reflects Country’s Marginalisation Within EU, Opposition ...

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has allocated the health and animal welfare portfolio to Hungary’s Commissioner-designate Oliver Várhelyi in a move that the Hungarian opposition has described as ‘humiliating’ and a sign of Hungary’s …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

NORDIC REGION: Doctors in Finland Warn Against Healthcare Restrictions for Undocumented People ― Norway Proposes Reforms to ...

Doctors in Finland have criticised the government’s proposal to withhold healthcare from undocumented people. Norway is planning to introduce significant amendments to the Integration Act to speed up the integration of refugees into the workforce. The …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

EDITORIAL: The new Commission: Jobs for the boys and bigger jobs for the girls; an unwanted job for Austria

By Catherine Woollard The big news of the rentrée in Brussels is the new Commission. EU member states (MS) put forward their nominees during the summer and this week returning Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, presented her proposal for the …

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Published on September 13, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

BALKAN ROUTE: Decrease in Number of People Using Balkan Route ― More Deaths in Drina River on Serbia-Bosnia & Herzegovina Border ― ...

The European Union Coast Guard and Border Agency (Frontex) has reported a major decrease in the number of irregular border crossings along the Balkan Route At least 12 people have died while trying to cross the Drina river that forms part of the border …

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Published on September 13, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

GERMANY: Government Announces Plans to Tighten Controls at All Borders ― First Deportation to Afghanistan Since Taliban Takeover ― ...

The government has announced plans to introduce tighter controls at all of its border crossings. Germany has carried out its first deportation to Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Special Commissioner for Migration Agreements …

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Published on September 13, 2024 - 16:35 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Frontex Denies Involvement in Pushbacks and Defends €400 Million ‘Expansion’ Tender ― Thousands Pushed Back ...

The executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has denied allegations of the agency’s involvement in pushbacks and defended the need for €400 million of surveillance equipment. Alarme Phone Sahara has reported that nearly 20 …

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Published on September 13, 2024 - 13:44 GMT

ECRE Comments Paper: Reception Conditions Directive (Recast)

13th September 2024 | News ECRE has published a comments paper on the recast Directive Laying Down Standards for the Reception of Applicants for International Protection, commonly known as the ‘Reception Conditions Directive’ (RCD). The RCD was adopted in …

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Published on September 6, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

In Memoriam: Frits Florin (1937 – 2024)

6th September 2024 | News The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is sorry to share the sad news about its co-founder Frits Florin who died on 15 August 2024 aged 87. Frits was the director of the Foundation for Refugee Students (UAF) from 1969 …

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