The limitation of rights of asylum seekers in the context of measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic raises concern among international lawyers and civil society organisations. International lawyers have expressed their concern over a decree by the Austrian...
Two inhabitants of the Moria camp in Lesbos were injured by gun-shots allegedly after openly attempting to break the quarantine imposed on its residents. A fire caused by unrest following the death of a woman in the Vial refugee camp on Chios island cost severe...
The updated Country Report on Croatia documents the main developments in the area of asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of international protection in 2019. Access to territory and situation at Croatian border: It sheds...
The updated Country Report on Malta provides a detailed overview of the main developments in the area of asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of international protection in 2019. 2019 saw an increase in sea arrivals to Malta...
138 out of 175 asylum seekers housed in a hostel in Lisbon have reportedly tested positive for the Coronavirus. After one of the residents tested positive for the virus, all were evacuated to Lisbon’s Central Mosque for testings. Asylum-seekers who were not tested...
On 23 April 2020, Advocate General Pikamäe delivered his opinion in the joined cases C-924/19 and C-925/19 declaring the detention of the applicants in the Röszke transit zone unlawful. The applicants – a married couple from Afghanistan and an Iranian national and his...
In response to requests for information, ECRE has compiled this non-exhaustive list of measures related to asylum and migration introduced in response to the COVID-19 health crisis in Europe. The list includes measures introduced by governments and is based on...
Despite the lockdown across Europe, there is news on the asylum and migration front – and not all of it bad. Relocating children: Luxembourg first First, praise is due to Luxembourg for starting implementation of the plan to relocate unaccompanied children from...
Twelve people have died after a series of acts of non-assistance by EU and national authorities. Over 50 people have been pushed back to Libya and 182 remain stranded on civilian rescue vessels. The Council of Europe stresses that states should ensure rescue at sea...
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has announced the temporary evacuation of 1000 vulnerable refugees from the Greek island camps to hotels on the islands and on the mainland due to the COVID-19 crisis. UN agencies welcome the relocation of the first...
