Angela Merkel criticises CDU party leader after far-right asylum vote

Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised her own party leader for passing a motion in parliament with support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Finland to keep Russian border shut, extend contested law

Finland’s government said Thursday it plans to keep its border with Russia closed and extend a controversial law allowing border guards to turn away asylum seekers under certain circumstances.

Poland accuses Hungary of 'hostile' act over asylum case

A diplomatic standoff has broken out between Poland and Hungary after the Hungarian government granted political asylum yesterday to a former Polish deputy minister for justice.

Austria suspends provision of asylum to Syrian refugees

The Austrian authorities have suspended the provision of asylum to refugees from Syria, the Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported, citing sources in the government.

Italian Coastguard Vessel Picks Up Migrants from Albania to Transfer Them to Italy

An Italian coastguard vessel collected migrants held in reception centers in Albania on Saturday to transfer them to Italy, after a court ruling dealt a blow to Rome's plans to house migrants picked up at sea outside the EU.

EU leaders to discuss stricter measures to curb arrivals of asylum seekers

European Union leaders are to discuss stricter laws to curb migration following a recent surge in support for the extreme right.

UK demonstrators target hotels housing asylum seekers

Violence continued into the night after demonstrators tried to storm hotels housing asylum seekers on the sixth day of escalating disorder.

UK parliment passes Rwanda asylum bill

The British government's scheme to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda looks likely to become law by the end of the week.

Cyprus suspends Syrian asylum applications as it struggles with arrivals spike

Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians following a sharp increase in irregular arrivals this month, authorities said on Sunday.

UK, Rwanda sign new treaty to resurrect controversial asylum plan

British interior minister James Cleverly signed a new treaty with Rwanda on Tuesday in an attempt to overcome a court decision to block the government's controversial policy of sending asylum seekers to the East African country. 

New Blow to Sunak as Court Rules Rwanda Asylum-Seekers Policy Unlawful

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made it one of his five pledges to voters at the start of 2023 to "stop the boats" carrying trafficked migrants from France and other countries. Now his policy to deter illegal immigration is in limbo.

Boat Carrying 500 Asylum Seekers Disappears in Mediterranean Sea

A boat carrying about 500 asylum seekers, including a newborn baby and pregnant women, has disappeared in the central Mediterranean, according to two humanitarian organizations.

Austria To Veto Bulgarias, Romanias Accession To Schengen Zone - Foreign Minister

Austria will maintain its veto on Bulgaria's and Romania's possible accession to the European Union's passport-free Schengen zone until there is a decline in asylum seekers, illegal migration, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has said.

EU prepares strategy to deport rejected asylum seekers

The European Union is set to deport migrants whose applications for asylum or regularization have been rejected.

Florida activates national guard as Cuban arrivals seek refuge

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilised the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban asylum seekers landing at the southernmost tip of the contiguous United States.

UK government's 1st flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda grounded

The first plane set to take off late Tuesday from the UK carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda in a controversial scheme will not take place, according to local reports.

Finland to build barriers on border with Russia

Finland’s government plans to amend border legislation to allow the building of barriers on its eastern frontier with Russia, it has said, in a move to strengthen preparedness against hybrid threats amid Russia’s sp. op. in Ukraine.

Lithuanian parliament votes to allow mass detention of asylum seekers

 

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Près de 90% des Allemands veulent accélérer les expulsions des demandeurs d'asile déboutés

Près de 90% des Allemands veulent une accélération des expulsions d'étrangers en situation irrégulière, selon un sondage publié vendredi en pleine fronde gouvernementale sur la politique migratoire de la droite conservatrice contre la chancelière Angela Merkel.

Afghan Asylum Seekers Deported From Europe Face Death, Torture and Persecution, Says Amnesty

European countries are forcibly returning thousands of failed Afghan asylum seekers, knowing they are at serious risk of torture, kidnapping, death and other human rights abuses, according to Amnesty International.