Working paper: Higher Education in Europe: A Pathway to Protection for Afghans?

2nd December 2022 | News

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

2nd December 2022 | News

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?   

25th November 2022 | News

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

25th November 2022 | News

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

25th November 2022 | News

“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...

Channel: As Crossings Pass 40,000 UK, Deal with France Recycles Old Mistakes, Lack of Response by UK and France Before Deadly Tragedy Could Lead to Criminal Charges

25th November 2022 | News

As channel crossings pass 40,000, setting new record, a new agreement with France is deemed insufficient by politicians and denounced by NGOs as a recycling of prior failed deals. French investigation reveals lack of response by UK and France before deadly tragedy on...

Balkan Route: Attempts to Reach EU Continue as the Council Seeks to Expand Frontex Presence in the Region, Croatia Closer to Schengen Amid Continued Violations, Trilateral Agreement to Increase Border Control

25th November 2022 | News

The Western Balkan route continues to be the most active migratory route as the Council opens negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia to broaden agreements on Frontex cooperation. The European Commission endorses Croatia’s accession to...

Mediterranean: Stand-off Over Disembarkations of Survivors Rescued by Civilian Search and Rescue Operators Leaves Italian Government on Collision Course with France, NGOs and International Law

11th November 2022 | News

A stand-off involving the blocking of or delays to disembarkation of hundreds of survivors on four different NGO vessels has left the new Italian government on collision course with neighboring France, NGOs and international law. The new far-right Italian government...

ECRE & UNHCR Report: Follow the Money IV – The use of AMIF and ISF-BV funds outside the EU

11th November 2022 | News

ECRE and UNHCR have published a report that provides an overview of how funding from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and Internal Security Fund- Borders and Visa (ISF-BV) was used outside the European Union (EU) during 2014-2020, presents an analysis...

Reception Crises: Belgium Leaves Afghans in Legal Limbo, Asylum Seekers Including Minors & Families with Children are Left Out Without Shelter in Europe’s Capital, A New Law in the Netherlands to Accommodate Refugees Is Approved by the Right

11th November 2022 | News

Belgium continues to violate rule of law by denying asylum seekers the right to reception on a daily basis for over a year now. Around 5000 Afghans are likely to receive a negative answer to their asylum applications as the authorities attempt to “solve” the ongoing...