Egypt tells EU it will send Palestinians to Europe in case of mass influx

Egypt is actively resisting pressure from the EU, which is trying to persuade it to accept Palestinian refugees, the Financial Times reported.

UN Human Rights Council Accuses Belarus, Poland Of Pushing Back Migrants In 2021

Both Poland and Belarus engaged in pushing back migrants at their national borders during the migrant crisis of 2021, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants said on Monday, adding that both nations should launch a probe into the violence and fatalities caused by the mistreatment of refugees.

Ukrainian Refugee Influx Hikes Germanys Population To Record 84Mln

 Germany's population grew by 1.12 million in 2022 to a record 84.4 million, with much of the increase due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees, German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said on Tuesday.

Czech Republic Opposes EU Migrant Reception Quotas

The Czech Republic opposes the European Union's newly-adopted quota system for the equitable resettlement of migrants from the middle East and across the Mediterranean Sea in EU countries, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Thursday.

Over 600 Migrants Come To UK In Boats In Day Setting New High Of 2023

Over 600 migrants came to the United Kingdom in small boats in a single day, setting a new daily record of the current year, according to a government report published on Monday.

EU Accused of ‘Staggering Neglect’ After Just 271 Afghans Resettled across Bloc

Just 271 Afghans were resettled in the EU in 2022, 0.1% of the 270,000 identified as in need of permanent protection, it has emerged.

Italian MFA says migration wave to follow, should grain deal be paused

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that he foresees the risk of a new powerful migration wave from Africa due to the crisis in Sudan and in case the grain deal is terminated.

Germany Seeking To Limit Number Of Refugees Crossing Into EU - Interior Minister

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has proposed a stricter EU asylum policy that will improve the vetting of refugees on the EU's external border and fast-track pushbacks.

Leader Of Largest Party In EU Parliament Warns Of New Migration Crisis In Europe

The European Union prefers to ignore signs a new migration crisis is approaching, Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People's Party (EPP), the European Parliament's largest party, told the Bild newspaper on Monday.

Italys Cabinet Declares State Of Emergency For Six Months Over Influx Of Migrants

The Italian Council of Ministers on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency for six months "due to the exceptional increase in the flow of migrants arriving in the country on Mediterranean routes," the press office of the Italian government said in a statement.

France Spends Twice As Much On Ukrainian Refugees As On Other Migrants

 France's authorities have spent a total of 634 million Euros ($673 million) on refugees from Ukraine, which is twice as much as is allocated for assistance to asylum seekers traditionally coming from other countries, the French Chamber of Accounts said on Tuesday.

EU Parliaments Largest Faction Proposes Building Walls On External Borders

The European People's Party, the largest group in the European Parliament, proposed on Wednesday building walls on the bloc's external borders to ease the burden of unregulated immigration.

EU ministers discuss challenges of migration from third countries - China.org.cn

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

Romania Planning To Cut Financial Help To Unemployed Ukrainian Refugees

The Romanian government is planing to cut financial support provided to unemployed Ukrainian refugees in the country so as to encourage them to find a job, Romanian media reported on Saturday.

NGO Slams EU For Attempt To Suspend Own Asylum Procedures To Curb Migration

The European Union's intention to partly suspend its asylum seeking procedures is dangerous to the very roots of European migration system and can cause more migration-related issues, international non-governmental organization Oxfam said on Wednesday.

Poland to charge Ukrainian refugees for housing

Ukrainians who have fled to Poland, because of the ongoing conflict with Russia, will have to start paying for their housing and food next year, the government in Warsaw has announced.

5 Baltic countries strengthening borders fearing Russia, Belarus will ‘weaponize migration’

Five Baltic countries have begin to reinforce their borders with barbed wire Friday amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a media report.

France refuses to take in scores of asylum-seekers rescued in the Mediterranean

 

Most of the adult migrants rescued by the Ocean Viking NGO in the Mediterranean have been denied entry into France, which allowed the vessel to disembark after Italy blocked access to its ports, the interior ministry said Friday.

EU 'cannot allow' France-Italy tensions finding a way to resolve an escalating feud over asylum seekers

The EU is urgently trying to find a way to resolve an escalating feud over asylum seekers rescued at sea that has pitted France against Italy, a top official in Brussels has revealed.

France to allow Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship to dock, canceled accord to take 3,500 immigrants from Italy

France has canceled plans to take 3,500 immigrants turned away by Italy, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Thursday. However, Paris will allow more than 200 migrants stuck on a boat in Italian waters to dock in the country.