In Brussels and in EU capitals, attention of the asylum and migration sector is largely focussed on Ukraine – understandably, given the ongoing war and continued massive displacement. Nonetheless, ECRE urges a balance between Ukraine and the wider asylum system in...
With more than 5,7 million refugees and 7,7 million internally displaced (IDPs) concerns are growing over vulnerable groups in displacement inside and outside Ukraine. The situation in border states is increasingly dire with volunteers and capacity drying up in...
The deeply controversial Nationality and Borders Bill, dubbed the “anti-refugee bill”, has been adopted by the House of Lords. Home Secretary, Priti Patel has signed Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda in bet to outsource asylum and is facing a storm...
ECRE has been regularly publishing a non-exhaustive information sheet on EU countries’ responses to arrivals of Ukrainian nationals following the 24 February invasion. The information sheet was first published on 3 March 2022, and was most recently updated on 25 April...
The ongoing displacement from Ukraine has been met with the complete opposite of the usual response to refugee arrivals from the EU – which is to be welcomed. To illustrate the new positive approach of the EU, at its extraordinary meeting on 28 March, the Justice and...
