Migrant control in the Western Balkans – EU borders on the move

Migrant control in the Western Balkans – EU borders on the move

Migration control is a key-element in EU enlargement efforts in the Western Balkans. A draft status agreement on strengthened operational cooperation between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and Albania has been announced by the European Commission...
Global outcry against attack on civil society in Hungary

Global outcry against attack on civil society in Hungary

On 13 February 2018, the Hungarian government tabled a controversial legislative package to Parliament, which will potentially affect the function of civic life in Hungary on every level. A broad range of actors have expressed their solidarity with civil society in...
AIDA 2017 Update: Malta*

AIDA 2017 Update: Malta*

On 14 February ECRE released the updated AIDA country report for Malta, presenting an in-depth analysis of asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention and rights of recognised beneficiaries in the country. Malta received 1,619 asylum seekers in 2017, among whom...
Humanitarian Corridors for vulnerable refugees to Italy opening

Humanitarian Corridors for vulnerable refugees to Italy opening

On 14 February, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) implemented the second evacuation to Italy, bringing the total number of highly vulnerable refugees directly evacuated to Italy to 312. Additionally, more than 1000 refugees have arrived in Italy since February 2016 using...