MEDITERRANEAN: Major drop in irregular crossings so far in 2026 ― More deaths and numerous rescues ― NGO denounces ‘unlawful’ treatment of asylum applicants in Greece ― Greek court grants protection in ‘wrongful nationality assessment’ case ― Council of Europe welcomes plans to establish national human rights institute in Malta; suggests improvements ― Italy and Spain agree to end border checks
There has been a major decrease in the number of recorded irregular border crossings on the Central Mediterranean migration route in the first nine months of 2026. There have been more deaths and numerous rescues of people on the move in the Mediterranean in recent...
Interview with Constance Jacquemot from Passerell
Tell us about your organisation Passerell is an Luxembourg-based NGO that has been active in the field of fundamental rights since 2016. Through its free legal contact point, the organisation listens to asylum seekers and refugees, informs them about their rights and...
BENELUX: Coalition dispute in Belgium prolongs ordeal for Palestinian scholarship students ― Draft law allowing ‘home visits’ moves forward in Belgian parliament ― Council of Europe publishes report on anti-trafficking measures in Belgium ― EU Court ruling obliges Dutch authorities to process 140,000 Ukrainian asylum applications ― Dutch government planning to imprison ‘return frustraters’ amid reception place shortage ― NGO assesses first 100 days of Pact implementation in Netherlands
An internal coalition dispute in the Belgian federal government is continuing to prevent a group of Palestinian students from taking up their scholarship places in various universities in the country. A draft law allowing Belgian police to enter the homes of certain...