UK: Launch of ‘One in, one out’ people transfer scheme ― More crossings and deaths in the Channel ― Lawyers and NGOs call out threats from far-right ― NGOs urge government to stop scapegoating people on the move ― Government makes several migration and asylum-related policy announcements
The first transfers of people under the recent UK-France migration agreement have taken place. There have been a significant number of small boat crossings of the Channel in recent weeks as well as several deaths. A large group of lawyers and NGOs have said that they...
NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws
An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda. The caretaker...
EVENT – Realising Solidarity under the Pact: From Theory to Practice
ECRE and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) are co-organising a panel discussion on the planned mandatory solidarity mechanism under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Title: Realising Solidarity under the Pact: From Theory to Practice Date: Monday 27 October...