Spain: Government Sticks to Script on Melilla Massacre in Face of Mounting Evidence Disputing it – MPs Call for Marlaska to Resign, Spain and Morocco Continue Strengthening Relations
Despite mounting evidence challenging the government narrative on the Melilla massacre, Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska continues denying as MPs call for his resignation. ECRE member CEAR reminds the Spanish government of its international obligations as...
Greece: Violations and Deflection Continue as Does EU Support and Will-full ‘Ignorance’, EUAA Joins Frontex on Controversy List, Unsafe Türkiye Remains ‘Safe’ Third Country
As Greece continues systematic violations, of EU and international law the Union continues to supply declarations of support and billion Euro funding and fails to acknowledge and act on mounting evidence. Following the scandals of the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency...
Mediterranean: Commission’s Action Plan on the Central Med Endorsed by EU Interior Ministers Amid Critiques Over Recycling Old Mistakes, High-Profile EU Politicians Accused of Committing “Crimes Against Humanity” Over Cooperation with EU-Funded Libyan Coast Guard
As the Italy-France clash over the disembarkation of survivors by civilian search and rescue operators escalated the European Commission’s launched an action plan to “address challenges along the central med”. While, the plan has been endorsed by EU interior ministers...
Working paper: Higher Education in Europe: A Pathway to Protection for Afghans?
ECRE published this week a Working Paper entitled ‘Higher Education in Europe: A Pathway to Protection for Afghans?’ Written by Hameed Hakimi, who is Associate Fellow at Chatham House and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. The working paper explores education...
Updated Information Sheet: Measures in Response to the Arrival of Displaced People Fleeing the War in Ukraine
ECRE has published the latest update of our non-exhaustive information sheet on EU countries’ responses to arrivals of Ukrainian nationals following the 24 February invasion and the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) on 3 March 2022. The...
Editorial: Shipwreck or Solidarity – What’s Next on the Mediterranean SAR Crisis?
With the election of a far-right government in Italy a new Search and Rescue (SAR) crisis has rapidly escalated and reached EU level. An extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) called by the Czech Presidency is taking place today. Italy...
Poland: Called Out on Rule of Law but “Shedding EU Problem Child Tag”, EU Supported “Firm” Border Policies Continue as Polish Border Guards Fear Criminal Charges
Council of Europe report confronts Poland of rule of law as Ukraine displacement sparks warmer relations with EU. As pushbacks continue at border with Belarus, Border Guards in fear of criminal charges points to responsibility of superiors. Poland has also long been...
Belgium: Refugees Enduring “Unacceptable, Inhumane & Degrading” Conditions as Reception Crisis Continues, De Moor Blames Lack of Reception Facilities on “Disproportionate Influx”, ECtHR Applies Another Interim Measure on Right to Reception
“Unacceptable” asylum and reception conditions in Belgium continues to leave thousands of people including vulnerable groups in the streets of Europe’s capital. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) applies interim measure for the second time in the last few...