Council of Europe approves anti-migrant pushback report
The Council of Europe has approved a report against migrant pushbacks, rejecting numerous attempts by the Italian government to modify the text.
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EU Council and Parliament agree on plan to reform migration policy by 2024
The Council of Europe and the European Parliament have signed a political agreement outlining a 'roadmap' to pass sweeping reforms to the EU asylum and migration system. Their goal is to finish all negotiations by February 2024.
Council of Europe slams the Netherlands over mistreatment of asylum seekers
Europe's top human rights body, not connected to the EU, has criticized the Netherlands over the handling of migrants at the Ter Apel asylum center.
Ireland: Visa requirement for refugees changes
Ireland has temporarily suspended visa-free travel for refugees traveling to the Republic from safe European countries. The temporary suspension will last 12 months, and does not include Ukrainians.
Portugal urged to do more to identify human trafficking victims
The growing demand for cheap labor in Portugal has created opportunities for migrant workers. But it has also increased the risks of exploitation and human trafficking. A group of experts has called on Portuguese authorities to do more to tackle the problem.
Help Ukrainians, remember all refugees - Council of Europe
The dire situation of Ukrainian refugees must not detract attention from all those who risk death to flee their countries, Council of Europe special representative on migration and refugees Leyla Kayacik told ANSA in an interview. "The situation of those fleeing Ukraine is extremely serious, but this should not make us forget all the others who are fleeing their countries and who often die in the process," stressed Kayacik.
Human rights commissioner urges Malta to do more to protect migrants
The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatovic, has called on Malta to review its cooperation with Libya, which she said is not a safe place to return migrants to.
Bangladeshi migrant found dead near Slovenia-Croatia border
The body of a migrant from Bangladesh has been found in Slovenia near the border with Croatia. Police say it is the first such death in this part of the border region.
CoE shelves case against Italy for migrant detention
The Council of Europe has decided to shelve a case against Italy that began in 2016 with a sentence on the arbitrary detention of a group of migrants in 2011. The Council noted that Italy has taken steps to solve violations reported by the European Court of Human Rights.
Council of Europe accuses Croatia of continued violence against migrants
The Council of Europe (CoE) has called on Croatia to take "strong measures" against the mistreatment and abuse of migrants at the hands of Croatian police officers along the border with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Belarus migrant crisis: EU Council chief visits Poland
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the EU's Charles Michel discussed new measures against Belarus and other actors involved in the migrant standoff during Michel's visit to Warsaw.
Bosnia needs national policy on migrant flows -- Council of Europe
The Council of Europe's representative on migration and refugees, Drahoslav Stefanec, has urged Bosnia to draft and implement a policy capable of structuring and coordinating the country's institutional response to migration flows, after a visit to the country.