ECRE Policy Paper: Transitioning out of the Temporary Protection Directive
ECRE has published a policy paper which outlines the key principles that should be applied in the development and implementation of exit strategies from the current Temporary Protection (TP) regime for people displaced from Ukraine, which is currently valid until...
ECRE Policy Paper: The Right to Work for Asylum Applicants in the EU
ECRE has published a policy paper which examines the legal and policy developments affecting asylum seekers’ access to the right to work. The new paper identifies various challenges faced by asylum seekers in accessing the right to work, shares good practices, and...
Online Briefing: Shaping Tomorrow: The Role of Refugee and Migrant-led Organisations and Communities in the 2024 European Parliament Elections
The European Parliament (EP) elections will take place on 6-9 June 2024. The results of recent local and national elections in several EU Member States provide some insight into the prevailing trends. The 2024 EP elections are likely to be critical and may...
EU External Partners: Violence Against Migrants in Tunisia and Libya Continues ― EU to Determine Upcoming Funding Decision for UNRWA Amid “Strong Concern” Over the Dramatic Humanitarian Situation ― Europe Looking for New Partners to Externalise Asylum
The so-called Libyan Coast Guard has intercepted 338 people so far in 2024. Migrants in Tunisia continue to call for better treatment and protection amid ongoing violence by the EU-funded Tunisian authorities. European Commission Vice-President Josep Borrel...
Atlantic Route and Spain: Ongoing Fatal Crossings – Spain and Frontex Renew Agreement After Temporary Suspension – Hundreds of Asylum Seekers Stuck in “Inhumane” Conditions for Weeks in Madrid Airport – Morocco Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Arrivals on Spanish Soil
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and Spanish authorities have renewed their agreement for 2024 after a temporary suspension over concerns about the protection of migrant data amid increased arrivals to the Canary Islands. ECRE member organisation...
Mediterranean: Ongoing Fatal Journeys Amid Lack of Safe Routes – New Details About Cutro Tragedy Revealed – Italian Prime Minister Hosts Africa-Italy Summit to Expand Partnerships with Third Countries – Italy’s “Detention Deal” Gets Approval from Albanian Constitutional Court
Despite the death of 100 people so far in 2024, people continue to risk their lives to reach Europe. The Italian authorities deemed the Cutro migrant boat “not of interest” before the shipwreck that led to the deaths of at least 94 people. Italian Prime Minister...
UK: The Country ‘Shakes Hands’ with France while Channel Drownings Double — Criticism of the ‘Rwanda’ Bill Continues — Uncertainty and Despair Among Asylum Seekers
The UK and France deepen their co-operation while being ‘linked’ to the number of Channel drowning increasing by 50% in 2023. The House of Lords, charities, expert organisations, and the Leader of the Church of England all call for a halt to the UK’s plan to send...
France: New Immigration Law Adopted Despite Constitutional Council Rejecting Almost Half of Its Articles ― Authorities in Marseille Accused of Ignoring Obligations Towards Unaccompanied Migrant Children ― Paris Police Evict Migrant Teenagers From Temporary Housing Despite Freezing Conditions ― Franco-British Migration Pact Blamed For Doubling Of Channel Deaths
A slimmed down version of France’s controversial new immigration law has entered into force after the country’s Constitutional Council removed 35 of its 86 measures. Human Rights Watch has accused authorities in Marseille of failing in their responsibilities towards...