It is hardly a surprise to anyone that the conditions in the so-called refugee “hotspots” in Greece and Italy is extremely problematic. However, when the criticism comes from the European Court of Auditors (ECA: a highly respected oversight body) it should stimulate...
The Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) reports that the treatment of asylum seeking and migrant children is still a reason for grave concern in many parts of Europe. Their latest summary report on migration-related fundamental rights underlines the inadequate living...
On April 11 Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced the completion of the first phase of the 911 km wall sealing off the Syrian border. While the construction of the wall has been described as a security measure, it adds a further obstacle for Syrian refugees...
A report released by the Refugee Rights Data Project reveals severe problems for refugee children in the Calais area six-months after the makeshift camps’ demolition. The British Minister of State for Immigration announced the re-opening of the Dubs scheme for 130...
On April 25 the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved the report on the Commission proposal to recast the Reception Conditions Directive. The report, prepared by MEP Sophie in’t Veld, and based on consultations with...
UK Home Office has finally published Guidance for the law enforcement initiative Nexus aimed at deporting ‘high harm’ foreign nationals. While offering some clarification on the criteria for deportations it fails to offer sufficient legal security. At the same time a...
The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee 2016 Annual Report on Status Determination Procedure in Bulgaria reveals a number of problems including insufficient protection measures and accommodation in particular for unaccompanied children, as well as the lack of legal aid for...
AITIMA, one of ECRE’s Greek members have released the report ‘Asylum Seekers on Hold – Aspects of the Asylum procedure in Greece. The report expresses concerns regarding the impact of the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement on the asylum procedures in the Greek...
Seventy delegations met in Brussels on April 5 to discuss “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region”. The terrible consequences of the conflict are apparent to all: 6 years in, 5 million Syrians are refugees across the Middle East and North Africa; 6 million are...
The camp in Grande-Synthe near Dunkirk was destroyed this week after a fire broke out, injuring at least 10 people. The destruction of the camp, which hosted between 1,000 and 1,500 people, many arriving after the dismantlement of the Calais camp last year, comes as...
