CENTRAL EUROPE: Austria has reportedly resumed Dublin transfers to Italy ― Sharp increase in withdrawal of protection for Syrian refugees in Germany ― Evidence of growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland ― Court ruling paves way for return of some Afghan refugees from Switzerland ― Swiss government extends ‘S Status’ protection for Ukrainians until March 2028 with caveats
Four asylum applicants have reportedly been transferred from Austria to Italy since the entry into application of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum in June. There has been a major increase in the number of Syrian nationals who are losing their protection status in...
MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths of people on the move ― New IOM reports highlights dangers of Central Mediterranean route ― FRA publishes overview of legal cases against search and rescue NGOs ― NGO highlights changing migration route to Greece ― Teenagers arrested for piloting boats to Crete ― Another NGO rescue ship impounded in Italy
Dozens of bodies have been recovered from the Mediterranean sea and the Libyan coast following several tragic incidents in recent weeks. A new report by the International Organization for Migration has reinforced the Central Mediterranean’s status as the deadliest...
ITALY: Schengen border checks reintroduced with Spain after Ceuta crossings ― Incoming Dublin transfers set to resume after four-year hiatus ― NGO urges EU to respond to complaints about Piantedosi Decree restrictions on civilian search and rescue activities ― Government considering migration reception centres in Rwanda
The government has introduced internal border controls with Spain following the recent events in Ceuta. The transfer of asylum applicants back to Italy from other European countries may be about to restart. An NGO has urged the European Commission to provide a...