Situation Worsens for Migrants on Western Mediterranean Route

Situation Worsens for Migrants on Western Mediterranean Route

The NGO Watch the Med Alarm Phone warns of police violence and unlawful arbitrary repression of migrants in Morocco and increasingly dangerous crossings to Spain. The organisation links the developments to Morocco’s role as Spain’s and the EUs “watchdog at the...
Germany Steps Up Dublin Transfers Putting Asylum Seekers at Risk

Germany Steps Up Dublin Transfers Putting Asylum Seekers at Risk

Germany has increased the number of Dublin Transfers, also to countries where people seeking protection may experience human rights violations and deficiencies in asylum procedures. In a response to a parliamentary question, the German government states that, despite...
Editorial: ECRE’s Work Goes On in the Calm Before the Storm

Editorial: ECRE’s Work Goes On in the Calm Before the Storm

Campaigning for the European Parliament elections is in full swing with many MEPs back home and a deceptive sense of calm in Brussels. On asylum and migration certain political and legislative initiatives are still moving, however. After the Council failed to follow...
EASO publishes Country Guidance on Nigeria

EASO publishes Country Guidance on Nigeria

The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) has published its guidance note and common analysis on Nigeria. The Country Guidance reflects the common general assessment of the situation in Nigeria by senior policy officials from EU Member States with regards to the...