MEDITERRANEAN: Deadly start to the year for people on the move ― Council of Europe publishes report on Cypriot reception centre ― Greece issues new arrest warrant for Norwegian humanitarian ― NGO report highlights alarming situation on Crete and Gavdos ― Italian government approves another draft law targeting NGOs ― NGO criticises use of detention in Malta

MEDITERRANEAN: Deadly start to the year for people on the move ― Council of Europe publishes report on Cypriot reception centre ― Greece issues new arrest warrant for Norwegian humanitarian ― NGO report highlights alarming situation on Crete and Gavdos ― Italian government approves another draft law targeting NGOs ― NGO criticises use of detention in Malta

19th February 2026 | News

The first six weeks of 2026 have been the deadliest start to a year in the Mediterranean since the International Organization for Migration began collecting data in 2014. The Council of Europe’s European Committee for the Prevention of Torture has published the report...
ECRE Working Papers: Transitioning out of Temporary Protection

ECRE Working Papers: Transitioning out of Temporary Protection

18th February 2026 | News

ECRE has co-operated with the Brussels School of Governance at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) to produce a series of working papers on the possible scenarios that will follow the end of the EU Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) protection regime and its...
GREECE: Collision between Coast Guard vessel and migrant boat leaves at least 15 dead ― Controversial migration law adopted despite widespread opposition ―  NGO report highlights rule of law failings 

GREECE: Collision between Coast Guard vessel and migrant boat leaves at least 15 dead ― Controversial migration law adopted despite widespread opposition ―  NGO report highlights rule of law failings 

12th February 2026 | News

A collision between a Greek Coast Guard vessel and a speedboat carrying people on the move has resulted in at least 15 deaths and multiple injuries. A controversial migration law has been passed by Parliament. A new NGO report has once again raised concerns about the...