Hundreds protest construction of asylum accommodation in north Germany
There have been riots in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as part of a protest against plans for asylum accommodation.
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UK: Over 100 organizations call for independent probe into missing migrant children
More than 100 associations have demanded the British government to conduct "an urgent independent investigation" over the scores of missing child asylum seekers. The children were kept in hotels which the organizations slammed as "unsafe."
EU migration ministers reach consensus over returning irregular migrants
The EU wants to use visas and development aid to pressure countries refusing to take back unqualified asylum seekers. Ursula von der Leyen has also said she wants the EU to present a list of "safe countries of origin," and boost border controls on the Mediterranean and Western Balkans routes.
Germany returned almost 13,000 migrants in 2022
According to a spokesperson from Germany’s interior ministry, 12,945 migrants were returned from Germany during the course of 2022, a slight increase on the previous year.
The Netherlands urges visa restrictions to curb EU irregular migration
The Dutch are calling on the European Union to temporarily suspend visa benefits as part of efforts to compel countries to deport migrants who do not meet EU requirements. EU justice and home affairs ministers are set to meet in Sweden today to discuss rising irregular migration to the bloc.
Denmark seeks EU collaboration in sending asylum seekers outside bloc
Copenhagen has halted talks with Rwanda over its controversial asylum plan as it calls for Europe-wide support in establishing a migrant reception center outside of the EU where it can transfer people applying for asylum.
Libya: Migrant shipwreck kills 8, dozens still missing
At least eight migrants have died after their boat – carrying at least 150 migrants – capsized off Libya. The Libyan Red Crescent is still searching for 58 others.
German cities 'at their limits' in managing refugee accommodation
A shortage in accommodation across Germany is pushing some local authorities to set up temporary housing for migrants in school gymnasiums or industrial parks. Some officials have also called on the government to limit the influx of migrants.
EU pushes for more irregular migrant deportations
The European Commission has presented a new strategy to increase the return of irregular migrants. EU member states were called on to work closer together as well as collaborate with EU authorities like Frontex.
Austria opposes expansion of EU visa-free travel, supports Bulgaria in bolstering border
Austria's chancellor has said he would lobby the European Union for €2 billion in funding for Bulgaria to strengthen its border with Turkey. Despite pushback, Bulgaria's president says he's hopeful his country would join the Schengen group of countries in the foreseeable future.
Czech Republic saw number of irregular migrant arrivals double in 2022
Prague reported a significant rise in irregular migrants in 2022, with the vast majority coming from Syria. Most migrants, however, continued their journey to Western European countries to seek asylum.
Human trafficking declines, but climate change and Ukraine war pose new risks
In 2020, for the first time, the number of human trafficking victims detected globally decreased, the UN has said, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason. But the war in Ukraine and climate change are becoming driving factors of human trafficking.