More church asylum cases in Berlin
The number of cases of church asylum has been on the rise in Berlin in recent months. The German capital has a long history of hosting people seeking protection in churches.
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Germany unable to send back most migrants under 'Dublin' rules
According to Germany's biggest tabloid newspaper Bild Zeitung, in 2022 Germany tried to send back over 68,000 migrants to other EU countries under rules governed by the Dublin accords. The majority of those attempts failed.
Idris' tale: Deported from Sweden to Sicily
Idris Hassan is an Iraqi Kurd. He arrived in Sicily in July 2022. Before that, he claims never to have been to Italy. He was living and working in Sweden, as a chef, before he was deported to Italy. His story is not the only case like this, say those who work at the reception center where he is living.
Switzerland accused of helping migrants reach other European countries
According to several reports, Swiss officials are allowing hundreds of migrants to enter the European Union. Some even say that Switzerland is actively assisting migrants in their onward journey into Northern Europe. Accusations of Switzerland breaking its international obligations are now mounting.
Germany: Over 6,000 deportations in first half of 2022
Almost 6,200 foreigners were deported from Germany between January and June, according to media reports. The main three countries were North Macedonia, Albania and Georgia. Close to €600,000 were reportedly spent on controversial 'mini charter flights' carrying up to only four persons.
German rights group calls for halt in deportations to Poland
The German NGO, Pro Asyl, has urged the government to halt the deportation of asylum seekers from Germany back to Poland, citing concerns over conditions in detention centers and violations of international law.
Belgian army to provide help in housing asylum seekers
The Belgian army has announced plans to create 750 temporary places for asylum seekers in military barracks. The move is intended to help the EU nation's overburdened asylum reception system.
Thousands of refugees granted asylum in Germany after receiving protection in Greece
Close to 50,000 people who were granted refugee protection in Greece have applied for asylum in Germany, Germany's interior ministry said. Out of 8,000 applications processed so far, nine in ten have reportedly been approved.
Blind Syrian granted asylum, is allowed to stay in Germany
Following two stints of church asylum and over three years of uncertainty, a blind Syrian asylum seeker has been awarded refugee status and can therefore remain in Germany. The 27-year-old no longer has to live in fear of getting deported to Spain.
Germany halts deportations to eastern European countries
As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Germany has for the time being stopped deporting people to eastern European nations like Russia, Belarus, Moldova and Romania. That's according to a media report.
EU: When an asylum claim is 'inadmissible'
If an asylum claim is 'inadmissible' it generally means it won't be considered. This is usually because the authorities believe another country is responsible for the claim.
French Presidential Election 2022: Regularization, sea rescues, end bone testing – the left's key immigration policies
All of the left-wing candidates in the French presidential election have detailed immigration policies in their campaign manifestos. Some proposals, such as the regularization of undocumented migrants and the end of bone testing for unaccompanied minors, are shared by all of the candidates. InfoMigrants explores where they differ.