European Emergency Response Framework

European Emergency Response Framework

On 16 September, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the annual State of the Union (SOTEU) speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. In a section in which she addressed the ongoing situation in Ceuta, von der Leyen announced the...
MEDITERRANEAN: NGO questions states’ willingness to save lives after latest tragedy ― Trial of human rights defenders in Greece postponed until April 2027 ― European Court condemns Greece over poor reception conditions ― Questions over Italy-Egypt co-operation following convictions in trial related to death of Giulio Regini

MEDITERRANEAN: NGO questions states’ willingness to save lives after latest tragedy ― Trial of human rights defenders in Greece postponed until April 2027 ― European Court condemns Greece over poor reception conditions ― Questions over Italy-Egypt co-operation following convictions in trial related to death of Giulio Regini

A search and rescue (SAR) NGO has raised concerns about Mediterranean countries’ willingness to provide assistance to people on the move following a recent fatal incident. The trial of two human rights defenders (HRDs) who are accused of criminal activities relating...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: NGOs demand release of detained journalists in Egypt ― Egyptian NGO highlights deaths in detention and during deportation procedures― Egyptian government reject s possibility of hosting EU ‘return hub’ ― NGOs renew criticism of Frontex co-operation with authorities in Libya ― EPP head issues border warning to Morocco

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: NGOs demand release of detained journalists in Egypt ― Egyptian NGO highlights deaths in detention and during deportation procedures― Egyptian government reject s possibility of hosting EU ‘return hub’ ― NGOs renew criticism of Frontex co-operation with authorities in Libya ― EPP head issues border warning to Morocco

NGOs have raised concerns following the arrest of journalists from an investigative news website in Egypt. A new NGO report has highlighted dozens of cases of people dying in detention or during deportation procedures in Egypt. The Egyptian government has indicated...