Number of asylum applications in Austria on the rise
The number of individuals seeking asylum in Austria has risen by roughly 10% in 2020. During the same period, the overall number of people seeking protection in the EU dropped by 31%.
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Sahel 'true EU border' says Italian deputy FM
Italian deputy foreign minister Emanuela Del Re has said that the Sahel region is, in Italy's eyes, "the true border of Europe". Del Re underscored that the countries in the region are a priority and "crucial for migration management".
French priest to receive peace award for helping migrants in Morocco
The Aachen Peace Prize 2020 is being awarded to Père Antoine Exelmans, a priest who has dedicated his life to helping migrants and refugees in Morocco. The German award is given each year to women, men or groups who fight against injustice and for peace.
Coronavirus: Germany warns of 'wave of refugees' unless aid budget increased
While much of Europe is seeing decreasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, the German development minister has warned that the pandemic has yet to reach its peak in some developing countries. More aid is necessary, he said.
EASO warns of uptick in migration in response to COVID-19 crisis
A report published by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) says that there could be increases in asylum applications in the EU in the future. The document highlights that the threat of the novel coronavirus spreading in lower income countries could lead to a rise in migration.
Seeking asylum in Europe in 2019: Facts and figures
How many people asked for asylum in the European Union? Where did they come from? In what country did they request asylum? Here’s what you need to know about asylum applications in the EU in 2019.
Most African migrants in Europe are educated, study found
A new UN study takes a closer look at who the migrants coming from Africa to Europe are - and why they left. One of the findings: Migrants are often more educated than their peers who stayed home.
Filippo Grandi: 'Europe needs to find a more unified voice'
The High Commissioner of the UN refugee agency UNHCR talks to InfoMigrants about tackling the root causes of migration and refugee flows, the current rhetoric around people on the move, and Europe's political response.
Gambia: Winning words warn of danger of the 'backway' migration route
Janet Badjan-Young is a Gambian playwright and director of the Ebunjan theatre in the Gambian capital Banjul. The Gambia has one of the highest migration rates in sub-Saharan Africa. The current government is trying to tackle the causes, but many young people still see Europe as a ‘Babylon’ instead of working to better their own country, thinks Badjan-Young, who recently won an award for her play tackling the dangers of migration.
African migrant numbers rise, but not all are considered refugees
As the German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues her three-nation African visit, migration remains high on her agenda. Across the continent, millions of people flee their homes because of war or persecution. Others from countries like Nigeria - the last stop on Merkel's tour, leave because they want a better life for themselves and their families. Once in Europe, some will be granted protection, but others won't be so lucky.
Open EU to African goods, German development minister says
Completely opening up the EU market to African goods would help reduce migration, German Development Minister Gerd Müller has said. In particular, he wants barriers to agricultural trade taken down.
How Germany should tackle ‘the causes of flight’
Germany’s new “Migration Masterplan” refers to the need to address the causes of migration, but what lies behind this objective? And how can it be achieved?