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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Asylum-seekers face pushbacks from the Hellenic Coast Guard on different Greek islands. Several reports reveal inhumane and ‘gross’ practices directed towards migrants and asylum seekers. The European Court of Human Rights has condemned the Greek authorities’...
Amnesty International reports worsening human rights situation in Tunisia including mass deportations of migrants six months into EU-Tunisia deal. The Moroccan authorities stopped 87,000 migrants from reaching Europe in 2023. The so-called Libyan coast guard continues...
Despite the death of at least 75 people in the Mediterranean since the beginning of 2024, people continue risking their lives to reach European shores. The Open Arms rescue ship is facing a 20-day detention order while the Ocean Viking has completed its second...
Politicians from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party had a meeting with an extremist group to discuss a deportation ”masterplan. Germany made the highest pledges of all EU Member States for refugee resettlement in 2024 and 2025. Despite mass campaigns and...
