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European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) Press Releases

274 Press Releases

Published on October 24, 2024 - 19:58 GMT

Op-ed: Does the Rome court’s refusal to validate the detention order of the first asylum seekers brought to Albania mark the end ...

By Andreina De Leo, member of ECRE member organisation the Association for Juridical Studies on Immigration (ASGI) On 18 October, the Civil Court of Rome blocked the detention of 12 asylum seekers from Bangladesh and Egypt, who had been transferred to …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 19:58 GMT

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Spain asks Frontex to patrol West African coasts ― Senegal to receive € 30 million from the EU to curb ...

The Spanish government has asked the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to try to secure permission to patrol the coasts of several West African countries in order to support the latter’s own migration management efforts. The European …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 19:57 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: Confusion regarding future of Italian migration centres in Albania ― ECtHR criticises Malta’s regime again ― Asylum ...

A decision by the Civil Court of Rome has led to uncertainty regarding the future of the recently opened Italian migration centres in Albania. The European Court of Human Rights has again criticised Malta’s treatment of vulnerable children and lack of …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 11:48 GMT

BALKAN ROUTE: Significant decrease in irregular border crossings via Balkan route ― Croatian border police accused of pushbacks ...

The number of irregular border crossings into the EU via the Balkan route decreased significantly in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. An NGO has accused the Croatian border police of burning the personal belongings of …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 17:44 GMT

Working Paper 21 – The EU-Mauritania Partnership: Whose Priorities?

17th October 2024 | News ECRE has published a working paper on the EU-Mauritania migration partnership agreement (the ‘Partnership’) which was signed by the European Commission and the Government of Mauritania in March 2024. The working paper, entitled ‘ …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 17:44 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: Italian migration centres in Albania finally operational ― ECtHR ruling may give hope to people stranded in buffer ...

The two Italian migration centres in Albania have finally opened and received their first intake of people seeking asylum. A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) may provide encouragement to the people who are stuck in the buffer …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 17:44 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU accused of funding forced deportations from Türkiye ― European Commission President calls for development ...

A new investigative report has revealed the EU’s indirect involvement in forced deportations from Türkiye to Syria and Afghanistan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the development of ‘return hubs’ in advance of an upcoming …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 10:25 GMT

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Significant increase in irregular crossings on eastern borders ― Finland plans stricter rules on detention and ...

The number of irregular crossings into the EU via the eastern borders increased significantly in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The Finnish government has proposed to tighten its rules governing detention and entry bans. …

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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

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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