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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Italy: Migrantes chief speaks out against sea rescue decree
A prominent Catholic bishop and leader of the Migrantes foundation is among NGO leaders to call on the Italian government to scrape their new decree regarding the rescue of migrants and refugees by humanitarian ships.
Italy's municipalities call for better migrant reception coordination at decree hearing
The organization ANCI has said that while Italy's municipalities are willing to receive migrants, they need better long-term planning and coordination from the national government when it comes to migrant reception.
Hungary supports Serbia in battle against irregular immigration
The foreign ministers of Hungary and Serbia, Peter Szijjarto and Ivica Dacic, have met in Budapest to discuss ways to work together against new migrant flows.
Over 45,000 migrants cross English Channel in 2022
More than 45,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel last year to reach the United Kingdom from continental Europe. This is nearly double the figure from the previous year, according to official figures.
Italy planning to tighten rules on NGO migrant rescues
The Italian government is working on introducing tougher measures to limit the capacities of private rescue organizations carrying out rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Italy says sanctions will be included in a new code of conduct.
UK announces accord with Albania against migration
British PM Rishi Sunak has announced an agreement with Albania to fight irregular migration to the United Kingdom, pledging to expel 'thousands' of Albanians. Human rights organizations have criticized the deal.
Could Sweden's tough migration stance spill over into the EU?
Sweden takes over the rotating EU Presidency at the beginning of the new year. After a new government took power in October promising to get tougher on immigration, could those attitudes spill over into European policy next year?
Managing migration flows is crucial for EU, says Mattarella
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has attended the opening ceremony of the Rome MED Dialogue over the weekend, urging Europe to make its voice heard on its "southern front".
Germany seeks looser immigration rules for non-EU workers
Germany's Cabinet is pushing for a point system for skilled non-EU workers and plans to grant immigrants from the West Balkans access to their job market for an unlimited amount of time.
Graft probe intends 'to harm Aboubakar Soumahoro,' family says
In Italy, Green Left Alliance party MP Aboubakar Soumahoro's mother-in-law and wife have spoken out about a graft probe into a cooperative linked to the family of the former migrant crop picker activist and unionist.
Italian government: NGOs should respond to state flags they sail under
The Italian government is calling for new rules and a working relocation mechanism for migrants within the EU, tightening the grip on NGOs and requesting a Marshal Plan for Africa.