Greece: Commission Sees EU Solidarity and Improvement – EU Watch-dog and MEPs See Violations, Government Messaging Under Scrutiny, Refugees Deported Facing Destitution
While a recent communication by the European Commission focuses on European solidarity and improvements in Greece, the EU watch-dog OLAF and Green MEP’s find severe violations. The Greek government’s messaging questioned and inconsistent. European countries continue...
European Parliament Assesses Croatia’s Readiness to Join Schengen
This week the LIBE Committee in the European Parliament (EP) discussed Croatia’s accession to the Schengen zone. The exchange was part of the development of the EP’s opinion on Croatia’s accession, which is a prerequisite for the final decision, which must be taken by...
Reception Crises: Dutch Authorities Appeal Ruling Ordering Respect For Right to Reception, Belgium Leaves Vulnerable Asylum Seekers in the Streets Without Shelter
Following a legal victory for ECRE member the Dutch Council for Refugees (DCR), the Dutch government has appealed a ruling ordering respect for the right to reception. In Belgium, people are denied access to apply for asylum and reception with authorities leaving 21...