Hungary's Orban proposes to ban migrants for two years
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he wants a total stop to immigration for two years. The controversial leader also refered to armies of migrants attempting to reach Europe.
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EU auditors say Frontex border agency failing to fulfill its duties
A report by the European Court of Auditors has slammed Frontex for failing to provide "sufficiently effective" assistance to countries looking to tackle illegal migration.
Romania: Poor people's route to Europe?
In northeast Serbia, hundreds of migrants are sheltering in the hope of being able to cross the border to Romania. The route is seen as an easier and cheaper way to reach Europe.
Over 2,000 illegal pushbacks 'the tip of the iceberg', report claims
In the past few months over 2,000 people have been illegally prevented from seeking protection along Europe’s borders, a new report says. Humanitarian groups say the real number is likely to be even higher.
'Migrants, drugs and money': Spotlight on illicit business in the Western Balkans
A new report has placed a spotlight on the migrant smuggling business and other illicit activities running through the Western Balkans, including drugs and money laundering. The report estimates that the migrant smuggling business alone could be worth up to €50 million per year in the region.
Seeking protection in Iceland: The dimming hope of refugees coming from Greece and Hungary
For years, hundreds of people with refugee protection in the EU who saw no future for themselves in their receiving member state found a second chance in Iceland. This is now changing.
UNHCR 'concerned' over Hungary's new asylum access measures
UNHCR has expressed concerns over a recent decision by the Hungarian government that "restricts access to asylum" in the country and has asked the government to ensure the rights of asylum seekers to enter the country and request protection.
Hungary violated asylum-seeking family's rights, court rules
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Hungary violated the law in its treatment of a family of five asylum seekers, including three young children. The Iranian-Afghan family was held in a border transit zone for several months in 2017.
ECJ advocate recommends sanctioning Hungary for anti-migrant laws
A top EU lawyer has delivered yet another blow to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the policies of his administration. The lawyer said that the country's criminalization of individuals or groups who helped migrants stood at odds with EU law.
'Blurred lines': Migration and internal EU borders
The policy of migrant returns between EU countries is complex and creates "blurred lines," an expert in EU law and migration has told InfoMigrants. In the light of two recent cases of returns from Austria to Hungary, we decided to take a closer look at the subject.
EU takes legal action against Hungary over NGO law
The European Commission has begun an infringement procedure against Hungary for its law on NGOs commonly known as 'Stop Soros', which bans foreign-funded organizations from providing assistance to migrants.
Frontex: Protecting the EU's external borders at any cost?
While EU member states disagree over how to handle asylum seekers, all agree protecting the bloc's external borders is key. But Frontex, the agency tasked with the job, is in crisis. Marina Strauss reports from Brussels.