RETURN: European Commission finally confirms plans for Taliban meeting ― EU revives co-operation agreement with Syria ― Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner calls for continued support for displaced Ukrainians

RETURN: European Commission finally confirms plans for Taliban meeting ― EU revives co-operation agreement with Syria ― Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner calls for continued support for displaced Ukrainians

The European Commission has confirmed that it is preparing to meet Taliban officials to discuss possible deportation of people from Europe to Afghanistan. The EU has restored the full application of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement. The Council of Europe...
UK: New deal with France to stop small boat crossings ― First conviction under new crossing law ― Government closes 11 asylum hotels ― NGO report reveals shocking number of deaths of young asylum applicants ― NGO briefing raises concerns about female Afghan asylum applicants

UK: New deal with France to stop small boat crossings ― First conviction under new crossing law ― Government closes 11 asylum hotels ― NGO report reveals shocking number of deaths of young asylum applicants ― NGO briefing raises concerns about female Afghan asylum applicants

The UK has signed a new agreement with France to prevent people from crossing the Channel in small boats. An Afghan national has become the first person to be convicted of endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK. The government has announced the closure of...
AIDA Country Report on Ukraine – Update on 2025

AIDA Country Report on Ukraine – Update on 2025

The updated AIDA Country Report on Ukraine provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content of international protection in 2025. A number of key...
UK: New deal with France to stop small boat crossings ― First conviction under new crossing law ― Government closes 11 asylum hotels ― NGO report reveals shocking number of deaths of young asylum applicants ― NGO briefing raises concerns about female Afghan asylum applicants

UK: Government introduces more asylum reforms ― ‘One in, one out’ scheme faces new obstacles ― Legal experts question use of AI in asylum assessments ― Asylum appeals backlog almost doubles in 12 months ― Poll shows UK ‘leads world’ in concern about migration

The government has introduced more reforms to the UK asylum system. The current UK-France migration agreement has faced a number of setbacks in recent weeks. Legal experts have warned that the Home Office’s use of AI in assessing asylum applications may be unlawful....
POLAND: NGO report reveals extent of pushbacks on Poland-Belarus border ― Prime Minister boasts about possibility of laying mines on eastern border ‘within 48 hours’ ― End of special status for Ukrainian refugees

POLAND: NGO report reveals extent of pushbacks on Poland-Belarus border ― Prime Minister boasts about possibility of laying mines on eastern border ‘within 48 hours’ ― End of special status for Ukrainian refugees

A new NGO report has revealed high numbers of pushbacks and violence against people on the move on Poland’s eastern borders. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Poland would be able to start laying mines along its border with Russia following its...