Juncker says not true that EU doesn't help Italy on migrants
The EU did not provide support to Italy on the issue of migrants? Wrong, the European Commission President said on an Italian talk show.
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Libya can be trusted for migrant rescue operations - Salvini
The Italian government has confirmed the ''full legitimacy of Libyan rescue operations'' in the Mediterranean Sea in light of the opinion expressed by the European Commission that ''Libya can and must rescue immigrants at sea'' and can therefore be considered a safe port.
Brussels concerned over lack of solution to disembarkations
Following the case of the ship Mare Jonio run by the NGO Mediterranea, the European Commission has renewed its appeal to the EU to urgently find predictable solutions for migrant disembarkations.
Greek baker who helped refugees dies
Dionissis Arvanitakis, a Greek baker who gave away 100 kilograms of bread every day to refugees arriving on the Greek island of Kos, has died. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker released a statement Sunday expressing his respect "for an exemplary European citizen."
European regions support creation of EU Coast Guard
European regions have expressed a non-binding opinion supporting the proposal by the European Commission to create a European border coast guard.
EU takes next step in infringement procedure against Hungary
The European Commission sent a "reasoned opinion" to Hungary on Thursday, January 24 regarding measures the country took to criminalize support for migrants as well as restricting the right to request asylum in the first place.
Council of Europe releases child-friendly guide to migration
The Council of Europe has released a child-friendly handbook on migration that provides guidelines for professionals working with migrant minors on how to give correct and age-appropriate information regarding their rights.
EU gives up on migrant redistribution quotas
The European Commission has decided to give up on the redistribution of obligatory migrant quotas in order to get past a stalemate on the reform of the Common European Asylum System.
Greece must improve migrant reception, Council of Europe
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic has urged Greece to protect the social rights of all and to improve the reception and integration of migrants. Her comments came as a report was published on a visit she made to the country in June.
European Union gives more than €24m for migrant children in Greece
The European Commission has awarded €24.1 million to the International Organization for Migration to help migrant and refugee children in Greece. The money will be used to ensure that the children are provided with proper care in a safe environment.
Asylum appeals process takes longer in Italy
In 2016, Italy was second only to Germany in the number of appeals to asylum application denials, but it is also the highest out of seven member countries of the Council of Europe in terms of appeals process wait times. The appeals process in Italy takes 3.5 years (1,343 days) compared to over two years in second-highest Finland (769 days), and 1.5 years in Germany.
Fact check: The European Asylum Support Office
The EU wants to have a bigger say in asylum proceedings, with "expanded assistance" powers given to the European Asylum Support Office - or EASO. But what does EASO actually do?