GERMANY: Migration law proposal rejected despite far-right support ― Thousands protest against co-operation with far right ― Increase in right-wing extremist violence in 2024
The German parliament has narrowly rejected a migration law that was proposed by the conservative opposition and supported by the far-right. Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against mainstream political parties’ co-operation with the far-right...
BELGIUM: New government presents ‘strictest migration policy ever’ ― Highest number of asylum applications for a decade ― Reception crisis continues amid decrease in local accommodation initiatives ― Legal Helpdesk assists 10,000th asylum applicant ― Planned reduction in housing for Ukrainian refugees in Wallonia
The new federal government led by the Flemish nationalist New Flemish Alliance has promised major reforms to the asylum system. 39,615 people applied for international protection in 2024, the highest number since 2015. 3,000 single men continue to be denied reception...
UK: More crossings and record number of deaths in Channel ― Government presents draft migration and asylum law ― Migration deal with Tunisia
There was a 25% increase in the number of people who crossed the Channel in small boats in 2024, and a record number of deaths. The government has unveiled a draft law aimed at strengthening border security and repealing various elements of its predecessor’s migration...